asked the Minister for Energy if the sandpit at Glending or Deerpark, Blessington, County Wicklow which belongs to the State will be advertised for sale openly, and bids accepted from all interested parties before any question arises of selling it off to the neighbouring concern.

It is the intention that when the sandpit in question is offered for sale, tenders will be invited by public tender competition which will be advertised in the national press.