Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question : To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to carry out an immediate review of the circumstances surrounding the laying of a gas pipe in County Mayo which has led to the imprisonment of a number of local residents; if, having regard to the decision of the High Court, he will initiate discussions between the oil company concerned and local residents with a view to achieving an amicable resolution to the issues which have led to the current unacceptable circumstances which have ended with the incarceration of local residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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