9 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment his views on whether the secondary phase of mineral prospecting, which can involve heavy machinery and major earth disturbance, should be included within the scope of the planning procedure and environmental impact assessment; and if he will outline the reason it is necessary that he retain the power to exempt minerals extraction from the need to submit an environmental impact statement.

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9 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment his views on whether the secondary phase of mineral prospecting, which can involve heavy machinery and major earth disturbance, should be included within the scope of the planning procedure and environmental impact assessment; and if he will outline the reason it is necessary that he retain the power to exempt minerals extraction from the need to submit an environmental impact statement.

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• Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mineral Prospecting Control.

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