HC Deb 28 March 1912 vol 36 cc592-3
Mr. LUNDON

asked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) whether any inspection has ever been made by a competent engineer from, the Department as to the situation of coal beds in county Limerick; and, if so, with what result?

The VICE-PRESIDENT of the DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE (Ireland, Mr. T. W. Russell)

The Department's mineral expert states that coal exists in county Limerick, in the neighbourhood of Glin, and also in the district to the north of Abbeyfeale. He will visit the districts in question as soon as his other engagements permit, and report thereon.

Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSY

Does the hon. Gentleman know how much there is?

Mr. RUSSELL

I am not able to answer that question.