Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
310. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current membership of the Minerals Exploration and Mining Advisory Group; the bodies and organisations represented on the group; the number of meetings held since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40092/26]
View answerThe Advisory Group on Mineral Exploration and Mining comprises a significant number of people to ensure effective representation of a broad range of sectors in order to contribute to the work of the Group through discussion of issues of mutual interest and concern and to build public understanding of minerals and exploration matters. The Group includes representatives drawn from the Environmental, Industry and Social Pillars.
The Environmental Pillar is represented by the Irish Environmental Network and the Industry/Economic pillar is represented by the Irish Geoscience Network. The Social pillar is represented by representatives from the following bodies: Association of Irish Local Government, Local Authority Members Association, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, and Social Justice Ireland. In addition, the following government bodies, State Agencies and membership bodies are represented on the Group: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Environmental Protection Agency, and the County and City Managers Association.
Since its establishment, the Minerals Exploration and Mining Advisory Group has met on three occasions.
