asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he will state if the survey of the Gowlan bog, Counties Sligo and Mayo, for the purpose of erecting a power station, is completed; and, if so, if he will state the probable site of the power station.

I am informed by Bord na Móna that a preliminary survey of Gowlan bog commenced on the 2nd June, 1952, and will not be completed before the end of this year. I am unable at this stage to give any, indication regarding the probable site of the power station.