Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 21 Nov 2001

Vol. 544 No. 4

Written Answers. - Offshore Exploration.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

144 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if there have been new or significant finds in respect of oil and gas or other mineral deposits in the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29311/01]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Fahey):

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 58, 60 and 65 on this subject on Thursday, 11 October 2001. No new finds have been reported to me since then.