asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that the Turf Development Board carried out preliminary investigation and inspection of Carnakelly bog on the Daly estate near Attymon, County Galway, in 1935-36, with a view to the development of machine-won turf, and if he will state what progress has been made, and if it is the intention of the board to proceed further with this scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Development of County Galway Bog.
I am aware that the Turf Development Board carried out preliminary investigations of Attymon bog, County Galway, with a view to development of machine-won turf. Similar investigations have been made in the case of several other bogs and the information gained will be of use when it is decided to extend the production of machine-won turf. It is not the intention to proceed with the Attymon scheme at present.