Fiona O'Malley (Dún Laoghaire, Progressive Democrats)

As for the proposals before the House, while all Members have the best interests of the country at heart, the best interests of the citizens are served by the exploration of reserves and by developing our independence in terms of energy security. The only means available to us to ascertain what reserves we have is to encourage private companies with the money and expertise to so do. The returns will come to our State.

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