Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 April 2022
193. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of his permission on the banning of the development of future LNG terminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18932/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government Policy Statement on importing fracked gas was approved by Government and published in May 2021. The policy statement provides that, pending the outcome of a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems that is currently being carried out by the Department, it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with.
It is planned to complete the review in the coming months and the results will be submitted to Government.
