Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 January 2013
47. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the implementation of recommendations in the Report on Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration here in relation to the licensing and tax terms for oil and gas exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4598/13]
View answerAs I indicated previously I welcome the publication by the former Joint Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture of its report on Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration. This report will contribute to the debate on how best to maximise the benefits to Ireland from the exploration and production of our indigenous oil and gas resources. I have already had the opportunity to discuss the report in the Seanad and I look forward to discussing the report in the Dáil in the coming months.
