Prospecting Licences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2004

Tuesday, 2 November 2004

Ceisteanna (222)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

289 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of licences in respect of mineral exploration with his Department in regard to the exploration of such minerals in the Leinster area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27188/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

There are 152 prospecting licences held for the exploration of minerals in the Leinster area which authorise prospecting mainly for base metals, barytes, gold, silver, gemstones and gem minerals.