Energy Resources

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2011

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Questions (89)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

89 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in the development of the Corrib gas field, with particular reference to the likelihood of supply becoming available to the domestic and industrial consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30424/11]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

Construction of the Corrib Gas Terminal at Bellanaboy is substantially completed, as are the subsea facilities at the Corrib Gas Field. The 83km offshore section of the Corrib gas pipeline has also been installed. Following the granting of a number of statutory consents earlier this year for the construction of the onshore section of the pipeline along a revised route, work on this final element of the development has now commenced. It is estimated that construction of the onshore section of the pipeline, including the construction of a 5km tunnel, will take in the region of two years.