Dáil Thursday 7 November 2013 at 12:20

Mineral development legislation

Summary

James Bannon opposes State asset stripping and asks about the minerals development Bill. The Tánaiste says it was delayed from this session and is now expected early next year.

James Bannon Fine Gael

We must take State asset stripping off the agenda and try to give a firm commitment that power stations, the fishing industry and minerals-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is very interesting.

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James Bannon Fine Gael

-----keep working for people in this country.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am sure that will be the case.

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James Bannon Fine Gael

When will the mineral developments Bill come before the House?

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Mattie McGrath Independent

What about the big houses in Longford?

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Eamon Gilmore The Tánaiste Labour Party

We had hoped the minerals development Bill would be ready this session but it now looks like it will come before the House early next year.

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