Brendan Howlin
Ceist:51 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the recent call from SIPTU to commission an independent assessment of the impact of oil and gas exploration on the Irish economy in view of what it regards as questionable conclusions made in the recent study prepared by the Irish Offshore Operators Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16677/00]