asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the result of the recent mineral surveys in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the up-to-date position.
Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - Mayo Mineral Surveys.
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Minerals exploration is at present being carried out by private concerns under 64 prospecting licences in County Mayo.
Information given to me about the results of prospecting under these licences cannot be revealed without the consent of the prospectors.
Has the Minister any information with regard to the smelting plant?
The Deputy has just missed it.
I was a bit late. I miscalculated the time the Minister would take.
The Deputy will find, if he refers to the Official Report, that the study has not been finally completed but it is expected to be very shortly.
And Limerick will get full and due consideration?
I do not think I will comment on that.