asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the names of the companies and areas in respect of which (a) grants, and (b) repayable advances have been paid in connection with peat fuel development work up to 31st March, 1940, and the amounts of such grants and advances.
Written Answers. - Grants for Peat Development.
The names of the companies and areas in respect of which (a) grants and (b) repayable advances have been made in connection with peat fuel development work up to 31st March, 1940, and the amounts of such grants and advances are as follows:—
|
Company |
Area |
Grants |
Repayable Advances |
|
£ |
£ |
||
|
Turf Development Board, Ltd. |
Turraun |
10,000 |
2,000 |
|
Do. |
Lyracrompane |
Nil |
23,400 |
|
Do. |
Clonsast |
Nil |
158,600 |
|
Do. |
Lullymore |
Nil |
44,000 |
|
Do. |
Kilberry |
Nil |
2,000 |
|
Do. |
General Development |
85,980 |
20,469 |
|
Peat Fuel Co., Ltd. |
Carbury |
Nil |
65,000 |
These figures do not include any grants made from the Employment Scheme Vote.