Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Minister, there is nothing that precludes such a facility being commercial under the Bill. The Seanad will do what we can, but this is a Government decision. Presumably, the Minister, who has responsibility for energy, had an input into deciding that LNG infrastructure was not just a possible project, but a strategic priority that should be allowed to bypass normal planning procedures because it is key strategic infrastructure.