Results of a new scientific survey show that the Irish continental shelf stretches much further into the Atlantic than was previously known. It is hoped that this may have significant implications for Irish oil and gas exploration.
Report shows map of Irish continental shelf.
Interview with Doctor Sean McCarthy, Minister for Science and Technology, on the implications of the survey.
Research vessel, 'Valdivia’ in port.
Interview with Professor Brian Jacob of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies on the importance of the data.
The reporter is Alan McCullough.
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