asked the Minister for Energy whether he has granted any mining leases in south west County Mayo; their terms; the dates on which they were granted; the names of the lessee; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
156.
Written Answers. - Mining Leases.
155.
asked the Minister for Energy the number of mining exploration licences which have been granted in south-west County Mayo; their terms; the dates on which they were granted; and the names of the licencees.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 155 and 156 together.
There are no State mining leases in place in the south-west Mayo area at present.
Following is the information requested in relation to current valid prospecting licences in south-west County Mayo:
|
Name and Address of Licensees |
Area No. |
Townlands |
County |
Commencement Date |
|
1. Tara Prospecting Limited, Knockumber House, Navan, County Meath |
2226 |
Glenlaur and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
16 October 1985 |
|
2306 |
Durless and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
16 October 1985 |
|
|
2396 |
Aghany and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
16 October 1985 |
|
|
2879 |
Fallduff and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
16 October 1985 |
|
|
2880 |
Fahburren and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
26 February 1982 |
|
|
2. Irish Marine Oil plc., 87-89 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4 |
2401 |
Maumtrasna and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
14 July 1986 |
|
3. Glencar Exploration plc., 26 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, in Joint Venture with Andaman Resources plc., 1 Green Hill, Little Thetford. Ely, Cambs. CB6 3HD, England |
2319 |
Knappagh More and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June 1986. |
|
2397 |
Cross and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June 1986 |
|
|
2398 |
Uggool and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June 1986 |
|
|
2399 |
Glencullin and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June 1986 |
|
|
2640 |
Barraglanna and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June 1986 |
|
|
2641 |
Glinsk and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June, 1986 |
|
|
3148 |
Derrylea and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June 1986 |
|
|
3149 |
Glennacally and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June 1986 |
|
|
3151 |
Erriff and adjoining townlands |
Mayo |
25 June 1986 |
The above licences were issued for an initial term of two years subject to payment of the appropriate fee, and to the conditions generally applicable to the grant of prospecting licences. They were subsequently renewed for further periods, my Department being satisfied that satisfactory prospecting work had been carried out and that acceptable future work programmes would be undertaken.
Prospecting licences do not authorise the holder to engage in mining operations; a separate mining facility is necessary for that purpose.