Robert Molloy
Question:223 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of State mining leases held; and the number of valid applications being considered by his Department. [6163/95]
Vol. 450 No. 8
223 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of State mining leases held; and the number of valid applications being considered by his Department. [6163/95]
There are 22 State mining leases and one State mining licence held at present. There are five valid applications for State mining facilities being considered by my Department. A State mining facility includes leases, licences and permissions.