asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state what progress has been made with the examination of the manganese deposits near Glandore, County Cork, and if he will also state what the present position is.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Glandore Manganese Deposits.
A preliminary report has been received from the consulting engineers who were appointed to examine the mineral deposits near Glandore. From their preliminary investigation, the consultants think it unlikely that mineral deposits of much economic value lie in the neighbourhood, but I have not yet decided whether the investigation should be carried further.