§ Sir MAURICE DOCKRELLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he is aware that one-seventh of the surface of Ireland is covered with peat; what are his latest advices from his experts as to utilising this great national asset either in conjunction with or in substitution for coal; and has he reason to believe that oil in paying quantity exists in Ireland?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe Irish Peat Inquiry Committee appointed by the Fuel Research Board to inquire into the problem have presented their Report, which is now under consideration by the Govern-2432W ment. There is no evidence as to existence in Ireland of natural oil in paying quantity.