Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says reports about the Island's undersea oil and gas resources can't be published without permission from consultants.
In the House of Keys this week, Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas asked whether the DOI would publish documents about hydrocarbon resources.
In response, Dr Haywood said a number of reports from contractors had looked at technical aspects of drilling.
But she explained they couldn't be unilaterally published by her department:
Government announces new social rent rise formula
The government says public sector housing rents will be linked to inflation in future.
WATCH: Bush kissing video highlights Manx tradition
Fancy kissing under a bush this Christmas?
Weather could disrupt Friday ferry crossings
Two of the Steam Packet's crossings this Friday are at risk because of bad weather.
Nodding Santa returns to Ramsey!
A much-loved feature of Ramsey's Christmas celebrations has returned, after worries about his fate last year.
Southerners being invited to 20mph drop-in session
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood is to host a drop-in session about proposed 20mph speed limits next week.
Bus driver strike ballot closes today
Bus drivers have until the end of today to decide if they back taking strike action.
High School reprimanded over data protection practices
An Island high school has been given a reprimand by the Information Commissioner over its data protection practices.
Met Office issues yellow weather warning
A yellow weather warning has been issued for coastal overtopping overnight.
