asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if production has commenced again in collieries which were the subject of grants and/or loans from Government sources and agencies; and if he will indicate the employment situation in these enterprises.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Colliery Production.
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I assume that the Deputy's question relates to Ballingarry Collieries (Production) Limited and Rossmore (New) Collieries Limited. Production on a small scale, on a week-to-week basis, is being carried on at Ballingarry where a total of 140 persons, mainly maintenance staff, are now employed. As regards Rossmore, I would refer the Deputy to my reply to a question on the 25th May, 1972. Two men are employed on maintenance work at this mine.