Legislation transfers responsibility to the Commission for Energy Regulation and will set Ireland’s safety standard Dublin, 28th January 2010 The Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 confers responsibility on the Commission for Energy Regulation for the regulatory function for …
An independent study has valued the benefits of the state’s marine mapping programme (INFOMAR) at €275 million. This is more than four times what will be spent completing the whole “INFOMAR” programme. This is one of the largest science projects …
This month, I established bye-laws which bring into effect Ireland’s National Eel Management Plan. The Eel Management Plan was devised on foot of an EU Council Regulation which provides for the sustainable use of the European eel stock. The European …
Ireland has vast amounts of mineral wealth in our coastal waters, particularly in the Rockall Area off the south west coast. A number of applications were received in the latest Round and are currently being examined. Should these licences be …
Last December, with Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Eamon O Cuiv TD, I visited North West Mayo and met with community groups, business people and local representatives. The Forum, chaired by Mr. Joe Brosnan, aimed to facilitate dialogue …
