Written Answers - Corrib Gas Project.

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 681 No. 2

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  92.  Deputy Eamon Gilmore  Information on Eamon Gilmore  Zoom on Eamon Gilmore   asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs  Information on Éamon Ó Cuív  Zoom on Éamon Ó Cuív   if he will make a statement on his role in recent talks to try to resolve the Corrib gas dispute; the reason for the breakdown in the talks; and if there are plans to attempt to restart them. [16733/09]

[452]Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív): Information on Éamon Ó Cuív  Zoom on Éamon Ó Cuív  The Deputy will be aware that the Government established the North West Mayo Forum late last year.

Various discussions in relation to issues arising on foot of the Corrib Gas Project are ongoing and are being facilitated by the Chair of the Forum, Mr Joe Brosnan.

As Minister with responsibility for Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs, I, and my colleague, Éamon Ryan, TD, Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, and our Departments are actively engaged in this process.

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