asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the names of the mining companies with which the board of Mianraí Teoranta had discussions on the possibility of their investing in the exploitation of the mineral deposits at Avoca.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mianraí Teoranta.
Mr. Lemass
The board of Mianraí Teoranta had discussions with a number of mining companies about the possibility of their investing in the exploitation of the mineral deposits at Avoca. It would not be appropriate, or in accordance with established practice, that I should give the names of these companies.
Mr. Lemass
Will the Minister say if any of the companies were Irish companies?
That is not asked in the question, but I think the Deputy may take it that none of the companies was an Irish company.