Hydraulic Fracturing Policy

Thursday, 29 November 2012

Ceisteanna (48)

Michael Colreavy

Ceist:

48. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any form of hydraulic fracturing will be permitted should an exploratory licence be granted in the Lough Allen Basin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53331/12]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Fergus O'Dowd)

I can confirm, that until there has been time to consider the second stage of the EPA research on the environmental implications of hydraulic fracturing as a means of extracting natural gas from underground reserves, the terms of reference for which are currently being scoped, that the use of hydraulic fracturing will not be authorised over any area in the Lough Allen Basin.

Question No. 49 answered with Question No. 26.

Question No. 50 answered with Question No. 24.