asked the Minister for Energy if he has analysed the proposal of the ESB to sell on coal, using its Moneypoint jetty, County Clare, for importation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - ESB Coal Sales.
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Mr. Fitzpatrick
I have examined the ESB proposal and I will shortly be bringing legislation before the House which will allow the ESB to tranship coal from Moneypoint. The objective of the proposal is to assist in the importation of lower cost coal mainly for the industrial market, but the domestic market could also be a beneficiary.