Prospecting Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Questions (347)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

347. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a prospecting licence has been granted for mining at Gooseberry Hill, Ballyorgan, County Limerick; if this mining has commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54236/13]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

No prospecting licences for minerals in this area have either been sought or granted under the Minerals Development Acts, 1940 to 1999. Under the statutes, a prospecting licence only entitles the holder to explore for mineral deposits and does not authorise mining of any minerals.