asked the Minister for Energy if his Department are represented on the inter-departmental committee that has been established for the overseeing of preparation and implementation of plans to deal with a war-time emergency; and if, in his area of responsibility, adequate productive capacity for, and stores of, goods necessary for life in order to enable Ireland to maintain a policy of neutrality are in existence in order to provide against the possibility of an armed conflict.
Written Answers. - War-time Emergency Plans.
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My Department are represented on the inter-departmental committee dealing with a war-time emergency.
With regard to productive capacity domestically produced fuels supply approximately 34 per cent of the country's requirements and stocks of these fuels are held by producers. Stocks of imported fuels are held by importers and large consumers of these fuels. Stocks would be drawn down in the event of an emergency to meet requirements.