The Minister for Energy, Michael Smith, has announced that the country's only licensed slate quarry at Portroe, Tipperary, is to re-open after nearly forty years.

Report shows houses with natural slate roofs. Building site.

Interview with Energy Minister.

Quarry and mechanical digger. Men examining slate cutting machine.

The reporter is Michael Lally.

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