asked the Minister for Energy whether an independent environmental impact analysis survey should be carried out with regard to proposals for the mining of talc at Westport, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Westport (Mayo) Talc Mining.
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In reply to a previous question by the Deputy, I announced on 20 July 1989 that in future no mining licence will be granted by me unless a full and detailed environmental impact assessment has been carried out by an independent expert acceptable to my Department. My decision fully applies to the Westport talc project.