Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
140. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how many prospect mining licences have been issued in County Clare on a yearly basis for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; how many are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31206/23]
View answerIn relation to Prospecting Licences issued in respect of County Clare, the following is the case:
• One existing licence was renewed in 2021;
• Zero licences were issued in 2022; and
• One new licence was issued in 2023.
Currently there are five licence renewals applications with the Geoscience Regulation Office that are under consideration.
In relation to State Mining Facilities, no such facilities have been issued in County Clare in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023.
