Conditions for a new mining lease

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The Minister said a lease could be granted if the company demonstrated the necessary capabilities, while legal procedures and the receiver’s obligations must be respected. The Chair ended the exchange after disorderly interruptions.

Albert Reynolds Mr. Reynolds Fianna Fáil

Could the Minister of State say whether he is in a position to assign a new mining lease?

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Edward Collins Mr. E. Collins Fine Gael

The Minister is entitled to grant a mining lease in certain circumstances which I have outlined.

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Albert Reynolds Mr. Reynolds Fianna Fáil

Then the Minister need not be concerned about any disputes.

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Edward Collins Mr. E. Collins Fine Gael

Legal procedures must be followed and the receiver also has legal obligations.

Deputy McCarthy rose.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am sorry——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

When the Chair is on its feet the Deputy will sit down.

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Seán McCarthy Dr. McCarthy Fianna Fáil

If you knew how important this matter is——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy will resume his seat, he is being grossly disorderly.

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Seán McCarthy Dr. McCarthy Fianna Fáil

This is very important——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy must find another way of raising the matter. I have allowed a debate on this and it cannot go on any longer.

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