Pat Rabbitte
Ceist:52 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the latest information available to his Department regarding the extent of the gas discovery made by a company (details supplied) in the Corrib field; if his attention has been drawn to reports in a British journal suggesting that the find can already be regarded as commercial; the response, if any, he has received from SIPTU or the IOOA regarding the use of Irish workers and goods and services in offshore exploration activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26463/98]