Gold mining licence delay to be probed
THE reason behind the delay in a decision concerning gold mining in the vicinity of Croagh Patrick is to be investigated.
Westport town councillor Keith Martin has asked Labour’s spokesperson on natural resources, Liz McManus TD, to investigate the delay in the decision by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan TD. The closing date for submissions on the licence expired almost six months ago.
The proposal to mine the area is being opposed by Mayo Environmental Group and Westport Tourism organisation.
Meanwhile, at the request of Cllr Martin, Westport Town Council has called for the prospective area to be protected from mining.
Cllr Martin, who is strongly opposed to any effort to re-open gold mining in the area, says it is time for the Minister to make his decision on the prospecting licence.
“Is the Minister going to allow the environs of Croagh Patrick and a Special Area of Conservation to be destroyed in the pursuit of gold or is he going to act in the best interests of the people of Mayo, the Mayo tourism industry and the sensitive environment of Mayo and protect the area from these speculators?”
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