Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004
333 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the results of recent oil, gas or other mineral exploration which indicate commercial viability on or offshore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6090/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere have been no recent results of petroleum exploration to indicate commercial viability. The most recent declaration of commerciality for gas was in July 2002 in respect of the Seven Heads gas field. With regard to non-petroleum minerals, I refer the Deputy to my reply to a similar question, Question No. 175 on 11 June 2003. The position has not changed since then.
