Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 May 2013
172. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he is taking regarding a proposal for County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24742/13]
View answerAs I have stated on previous occasions in the House, the proposal by Shannon LNG to construct a LNG terminal near Ballylongford is welcomed by the Government. Such a facility, together with the bringing onshore of Corrib Gas, would provide important security of gas supply for Ireland.
The Deputy will be aware of Shannon LNG’s application to the Courts for Judicial Review of the CER decision of 29 June 2012 and the subsequent hearing of the case in the High Court earlier this year with judgement expected this summer. In view of this legal process and a State Aids case initiated by the company in July 2011, both of which are ongoing, and the fact that Ireland and the Attorney General were named as respondents in the former case, I will not be making further comment in the matter.
