asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the latest information available to him on the ore reserves discovered at Galmoy on the Laois/Kilkenny border; if any negotiations have taken place on a mining lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Laois-Kilkenny Ore Reserves.
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Publication of information on the ore reserves discovered at Galmoy is a matter for the company concerned and I accept no responsibility for any such announcements. No negotiations on the terms of a mining lease have taken place, and if such negotiations were to come about, they would have to take cognisance of the requirements of the Minerals Development Acts.