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Exploration Licences Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2014

Thursday, 12 June 2014

Questions (31)

Finian McGrath

Question:

31. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of oil and gas drilling licences currently in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24544/14]

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In the addition to the three Petroleum Leases currently held, the following table outlines the Petroleum Authorisations currently extant in Ireland:

Authorisation Type

Number in Operation

Exploration Licence

30

Licensing Option

15

Petroleum Prospecting Licence

12

Total

57

Exploration is ongoing under these authorisations.

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