asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will arrange to have a survey of the unused area of peatland in the Erris area of County Mayo carried out with a view to having the activities of Bord na Móna extended there.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo Peatland.
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Mr. J. Lenehan
I am informed by Bord na Móna that a survey of the peatlands in the Erris area was carried out some years ago. The survey indicated that these peatlands are unsuitable for economic peat production by present methods. The board consider that no useful purpose would be served by making a further survey in present circumstances.