Offshore Exploration.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 February 2007

Wednesday, 14 February 2007

Ceisteanna (107)

Eamon Ryan

Ceist:

152 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he will take to ensure that the new routing of the Corrib gas pipe will not disturb any natural habitats in view of the European Commission’s recent ruling on Ireland’s non-conformity with the EU habitats directive. [5353/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

I can confirm for the Deputy that the environmental aspects of any proposals from the developers of the Corrib Project for an alternative pipeline route will be assessed in the context of all national and EU legislation, including the Habitats Directive.