asked the Minister for Transport and Power if a machine costing approximately £40,000 was purchased for turf-cutting at Ballydermot bog, Rathangan, County Kildare last year; if this machine only worked for a few weeks and has now been scrapped; and, if so, if he will give the explanation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Turf-Cutting Machine.
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This matter relates to the day to day administration of Bord na Móna but, because of the implication of gross inefficiency on their part implied in the question, I have had inquiries made of the Board. They have informed me that no turf-cutting or other machine costing £40,000 was purchased for Ballydermot bog last year and that no machine was scrapped there after working for a few weeks.
How much did the machine cost?
My information is that the turf-cutting machines in use at Ballydermot were purchased many years ago at a cost of £10,000 each and are still in operation.
No machine was bought last year?
That is right.
Everybody working at Ballydermot has a different view.