Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
1118. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware that the proposed Bord Gáis pipeline into County Kerry has bypassed the Shannon Estuary, which has an approved route agreed with all landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21832/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe development and expansion of the natural gas network is in the first instance a commercial matter for Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), which is mandated under Section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to develop and maintain a national system for the supply of natural gas that is both economical and efficient. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is statutorily responsible for all aspects of the assessment and licensing of prospective operators who wish to develop and/or operate a gas distribution system within the State under the Gas (Interim) (Regulation) Act 2002. I have no statutory function in relation to either the routing of pipelines or the connection of towns to the gas pipeline network.
