asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether further consideration has been given by the E.S.B. to the question of developing power from the River Lennon at Kilmacrennan, County Donegal.

I am informed by the E.S.B. that the River Lennon is one of a number of undeveloped rivers under investigation with a view to possible later development. I understand that the potential output would be of a rather minor nature and that a decision regarding development is not likely to be taken for some considerable time.