Written answers
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Prospecting Licences
Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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463. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of proposed prospecting (details supplied) in the Kilbricken-Quin area of County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48920/17]
Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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There are two Prospecting Licence Areas (PLAs) in the Kilbricken/Quin area of Co. Clare – PLA 3679 and PLA 3787. The licences for these areas are two of ten Prospecting Licences (PLs) currently held by Hannan Metals Ltd. A Prospecting Licence relates to prospecting only and does not give the licence holder permission to mine. The status of the two licences is as follows:
| PL Area | Start Date | Expiry Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3679 | 19-12-2005 | 18-12-2017 | Licence Active |
| 3787 | 08-06-1994 | 07-06-2018 | Licence Active |
The company continues to prospect in both PLAs in line with the licences issued and permissions granted by the Exploration and Mining Division.
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