Offshore Exploration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Questions (222)

Clare Daly

Question:

222. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Finance the way the increased financial return to the State from discoveries made under future exploration licenses and licensing options, as announced in June 2014 (details supplied), will be monitored; and the way the current and future returns can be scrutinised by Dáil Éireann. [10488/15]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

I would like to thank the Deputy for this question but would advise that this is a matter for the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.