Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify at what stage discussions with a company (details supplied) regarding the issuing of new licences and permits for the extraction of lead and zinc ore in County Meath other than those already in existence; when he expects these permits and licences to be issued; if the issue of royalties will be attached to these new licences and permits and if so at what rate will they be applied. [1139/13]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Boliden Tara Mines Ltd currently operates under a number of State Mining Facilities (Leases and Licences), details of which may be found in the Six Monthly Report that I am required to lay before the Oireachtas under the Minerals Development Acts 1940 to 1999.

Discussions are at an advanced stage between my Department and the company on future terms for renewal of the existing facilities and for new facilities to mine additional areas, including one for a major underground extension. These terms will include payment of royalties to the State but the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot go into details at this time. The details will be published in accordance with the statute and normal practice.