Bernard J. Durkan
Question:33 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he has reached any conclusions since I April 1993, regarding possible equity for Bord na Móna; if he has evaluated fully the board's potential in terms of employment in the midland area with particular reference to County Kildare; if he expects to be in a position to relate the peat fuel requirements in respect of electricity generation to the production potential of Bord na Móna in order to utilise, in full, all the resources available with a view to protecting and expanding employment in both sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter.