Brendan Howlin
Ceist:58 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the most recent discussions he has had with the owners of Tara Mines regarding their plans for the future of the mine and the ore base; when it is expected that ore production will re-start; if he has received information from the company on the re-employment of laid off workers; if it is expected that all those laid off will be re-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9903/02]