asked the Minister for Transport and Power what steps, if any, he has taken to ensure that the vast peat resources in the Erris north coast area of County Mayo will be developed for the production of fuel or electricity.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Development of Mayo Peat Resources.
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I am informed by Bord na Móna that they made a preliminary survey of bog areas in the Erris North Coast district of County Mayo some years ago but these areas were found to be unsuitable for economic peat production by present methods.