Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2017
395. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied) with regard to the LNG, liquefied natural gas, project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9123/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn mid 2016 I met with a delegation of TDs and subsequently my officials met with other relevant stakeholders to discuss the Shannon LNG project. On 7 October 2016 I provided an update to TDs where I outlined the position.
I and indeed previous Ministers have supported this project, as appropriate, given that it would enhance Ireland's security of supply. This support is in line with the Programme for Government. In addition, as part of our actions under the Energy White Paper, my Department has recently set up a group to examine Ireland's resilience to a long term gas disruption. The potential for LNG will form part of this analysis.
It is important to understand that this is a commercial, private sector project, the implementation of which is ultimately the responsibility of the project promoters. Final investment decisions for the Shannon LNG project are a matter for the project promoters to take.
