1535 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount the State gained in tax and royalties from the Kinsale, Ballycotton and South West Kinsale gas fields; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33183/10]

The amount received in royalties to date from the Kinsale, Ballycotton and South West Kinsale Gas fields, is €186,320,765. The amount paid in tax is a matter between the company and the Revenue Commissioners.