Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to refer to a couple of issues. I ask the Minister to explain what is proposed and has been spoken about in terms of projects of common interest.

The issue of energy security has also been brought into focus. Perhaps I misunderstood, but there was some indication, to me, that there might be a discussion at one of these meetings regarding hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. I am not sure whether that is the case, but if it is, then I ask the Minister to outline what has been said across Europe on the matter. In certain parts of the country the issue is very important. Deputy Colreavy will be more familiar with it, but there is great concern about fracking in Clare and Leitrim.