Pat Rabbitte
Question:22 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his Department has received an application for a mining licence from any firm in respect of lead and zinc deposits at Galmoy; if he will give details of the latest information available to his Department regarding the extent of the find; if he, or his Department, has had any discussions with the firm concerned regarding their intentions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.