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# oil and gas exploration

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Eamon Ryan seeks ban on future oil and gas exploration but existing licences will be honoured

The Irish Offshore Operators’ Association welcomed the decision to honour existing licences.

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Feb 2nd 2021, 4:22 PM

Minister criticised for committing to offshore oil drilling and saying it can deliver benefits to the Irish people

Junior Minister Sean Canney dismissed a Bill which aims to stop the issuing of any new licences for the exploration of fossil fuels.

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Oct 31st 2018, 5:05 PM