asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that at a recent meeting of the Cork Harbour Board statements were made that a coal crisis was likely to occur in the next six months; and whether, in view of these statements, he will inform the House as to the coal position in order that people requiring coal might make adequate provision against any impending shortage.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Future Coal Position.
I have seen the statements referred to, but I am not aware of any actual or impending scarcity of coal. There may, of course, be cases where an individual user may not be able, at a given time, to purchase the particular variety or grade of coal to which he has been accustomed.