Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 June 2021
53. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will issue guidelines to An Bord Pleanála as a matter of urgency to have regard to the policy against the importation of fracked gas published on 18 May 2021. [33775/21]
View answerThe Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas was notified to An Bord Pleanála following its approval by Government on and publication 18 May 2021. Section 34 of the Planning & Development Act requires An Bord Pleanála (or any planning authority) to consider the proper planning and sustainable development of an area with regard being had to relevant Government policies such as the Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas.
