asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (a) the quantity of saleable turf at present held by Bord na Móna, (b) the quantity available for sale to the public apart from institutions, and (c) the quantity held at each centre.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bord na Móna: Turf Supplies.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
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Estimated Quantity of Saleable Turf held on Bord na Móna bogs on 18th November, 1954:— |
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Immediately saleable |
291,000 |
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Saleable before end of sales season ending July, 1955 |
202,000 |
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TOTAL |
493,000 |
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Estimated Quantity available for sale to the public after providing for commitments to the Electricity Supply Board, industries and institutions:— |
81,000 |
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Estimated Quantities and location of turf which is expected to be available for sale to the public after making provision for commitments:— |
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Lyrecrumpane |
1,400 |
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Barna |
1,700 |
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Littleton |
2,700 |
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Glenties |
800 |
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Attymon |
4,000 |
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Coolnagun |
6,400 |
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Ballivor |
3,500 |
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Turraun |
3,500 |
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Lanesboro' Bog Group—(Derraghan, Mountdillon, Derryaroge) |
42,000 |
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Kildare Bog Group—(Ballydermot, Glashabaun) |
15,000 |
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TOTAL |
81,000 |
The quantities indicated above are not to be taken as immediately saleable in every case but are expected to be available for sale within the period ending July, 1955.