Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

If the uptake is so poor why is the gas or oil not left in the ground, given that it is of no benefit to us? Were no lessons learnt about the individuals involved in negotiations on behalf of the State? Part of the problem regarding the Corrib gas line may have been that certain individuals had their own interests at heart, rather than those of the State. What is the benefit in giving away an asset for the benefit of private companies if the Irish people will not benefit? There are very few jobs in this area so the Minister of State cannot use employment as an excuse.

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