asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether the mining experts who visited Kerry in June, 1927, in connection with the slate quarries in Valencia Island, and the copper mines in the parish of Caherdaniel, have sent to his Department a report as to the possible development of these quarries and mines; and, if so, whether he will cause a copy of that report to be laid on the table.

The Department's mining experts made inspections of various mineral deposits in county Kerry recently and samples were taken for purposes of examination. The examination, together with other necessary inquiries, is proceeding and I have asked that the report should not be delayed. As soon as it reaches me I will supply the Deputy with a copy.