Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2017
77. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure the Prohibition on the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill will pass Committee Stage during this term of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5790/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraA Private Members' Bill to prohibit the use of Unconventional Gas Exploration and Extraction or ‘hydraulic fracking’ has been introduced by Deputy Tony McLoughlin. This Private Member’s Bill passed its second stage reading on 27 October 2016. At the Second Stage debate, both Minister Naughten and I supported the Bill on fracking. The Bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment by the Dáil. The passing of all legislation is a matter for the Oireachtas.
