asked the Minister for Energy if he is aware of a report (details supplied) regarding a find of four million tonnes of valuable industrial mineral on the island of Inishbofin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Inishbofin Mineral Find.
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I am aware that recent exploration work has established the presence of a substantial deposit of talc-magnesite on Inishbofin. The exploration company concerned has informed my Department that further prospecting work will be required to delineate the extent of the deposit. Mineralogical and other tests have also been put in train by the company to determine more fully the characteristics of the deposit and to assess its potential for commercial development.