andMr. Faulkner asked the Minister for Energy the date on which the Government decision to extend the natural gas pipeline to the Border areas was taken; and when the work will commence.
Written Answers. - Extension of Gas Pipeline.
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Before a final decision on this project can be taken it will be necessary to ensure that a volume of business sufficient to provide an economic return can be achieved. In the circumstances it is not possible to say when work on the project will commence.