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Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We do not do splits.

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I wish to share time with Deputies Maureen O'Sullivan, Joan Collins, Stephen Donnelly, Luke Flanagan and Finian McGrath.

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that:— the bank bailout and the EU-IMF loan package arrangement imposes a hugely onerous debt burden on Ireland which will have profound consequences on the Irish economy and Irish society for years to come;— there is widespread and justified outrage felt among very wide layers of Irish society that ordinary citizens, and most particularly those on...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: My apologies, I did not see Deputy Keaveney. I appeal to the Government to withdraw its amendment to the motion and allow, as the motion calls for, a referendum to be held on the continuing bailout of the banks and the EU-IMF deal. The Government will be aware, as is I am sure everyone in the country, that we are facing the most grave economic crisis in the history of the State. Hundreds of...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to review the system of licensing for oil and gas exploration, development and production on Irish territory and waters, with a view to ensuring greater benefits for the State from the development of these natural resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6458/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the turbulent events in the oil producing countries of north Africa and the Middle East and in light of the fact that Ireland imports 23% of its oil from Libya, the measures he is planning to take to develop renewable energy sources and develop jobs in this area to reduce our dependence on imported...

Written Answers — State Assets: State Assets (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance the State assets that are being considered for sale or privatisation as referred to in the programme for Government and arising out of conditions from the International Monetary Fund-EU loan package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6426/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of licence holders who have declared shows of hydrocarbons in their reports to the petroleum affairs division of his Department; and the areas in which these hydrocarbons have been found. [6427/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in which areas the petroleum affairs division of his Department expects exploratory drilling to occur over the next year. [6428/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the fact that a number of companies are in the later phases of their exploration licences, the number of licence holders the petroleum affairs division of his Department expects to apply for petroleum leases and the number of licence holders it expects to apply for lease undertakings. [6429/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the status of licences 2/05, 2/06 and 3/07. [6430/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of lease undertakings that have been granted; the companies to which these lease undertakings have been granted and for which blocks. [6431/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for lease undertakings the petroleum affairs division is currently reviewing. [6432/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of companies that have made declarations of commerciality to the petroleum affairs division and which licence holders have made these declarations. [6433/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the potential value of these hydrocarbons. [6434/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for petroleum leases the petroleum affairs division of his Department is currently reviewing. [6435/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of potential petroleum leases under review that are covered by the terms of the 1992 licensing arrangements. [6436/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of potential petroleum leases that are covered by the terms of the 2007 licensing arrangements. [6437/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the onshore areas that are covered by the 2010 granted onshore licensing options. [6438/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if companies have applied for onshore petroleum prospecting licences and if these licences have been granted. [6439/11]