On 28 April I asked the Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh, whether he was happy with the Environment Protection Agency, EPA, interim report on hydraulic fracturing. That report was less than two pages in length and it was a disgraceful document to be given to the Minister and the Dáil. On 28 April, the Minister of State indicated that he had received a further updated report from the EPA setting out in detail the specific tasks being undertaken by the consultancy consortium pursuant to each of the component projects, together with the status of those tasks. He indicated he was happy to share this detailed update and had made arrangements to have it published on the Department website.

To where are we travelling?

I understood that the more detailed EPA report was to be made available that evening, let alone that week. The more detailed report has still not been made available and I have serious concerns as to why that has not happened.

I do not know the answer to the question but I will consult with the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, and get him to advise Deputy Colreavy of the position.

Is it possible for me to get a copy?

I will ask the Minister of State about that for the Deputy.

I thank the Taoiseach.