Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
167. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will lay out the current situation with respect to the proposed Shannon liquified natural gas terminal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8618/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn May 2021, the Government approved and published a Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas. The policy statement sets out the Government’s position that, pending the outcome of the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems, it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with.
My Department is carrying out a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems. A consultation on the review was published in September 2022 and the Department received over 450 responses in late October. The review is considering the risks to both natural gas and electricity supplies, and a range of measures, including the need for additional capacity of indigenous renewable energy but also to import energy, energy storage, fuel diversification and renewable gases (such as hydrogen). The completion of the review is a key priority for Government.
