Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 150: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy in relation to the closure of a mine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37141/08]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Galmoy mine commenced operations in 1995 and is coming to the end of its economic life. My Department is working in close co-operation with the Environmental Protection Agency, the appropriate Local Authorities, and the mining company to ensure the orderly closure of the mine in accordance with statutory permits, including the State Mining Licences, and that adequate provision is made for post-closure monitoring and after-care.