Mining Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Ceisteanna (198)

Jennifer Whitmore

Ceist:

198. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the ongoing importation of coal from the Cerrejón coal mines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

I have no function in purchasing coal. If the question is in respect of the purchase of coal for electricity generation, the matter would be an operational one for the company concerned and would likewise be one in which I have no function.