Mining Licences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Questions (943)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

942 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of mining licences issued in the Fingal local authority area; the duration, and terms and conditions of each mining licence issued; the way the mining licences are monitored and invigilated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29028/08]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Seán Power)

There are no current mining licences for extraction of minerals in the Fingal local authority area or any other part of County Dublin. The Department has received no applications for mining licences in the area.