Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Before we move on, I will ask about that security and the roadblock to the provision of other sources of natural gas, such as LNG terminals. Does the council see that as a necessity to mitigate the problems that might arise should something happen, for instance, in the Norwegian gas field to limit supply directly to us via Scotland? Perhaps it may be redirected elsewhere. That is, of course, not something one would imagine the EU would permit, but who is to say what might happen in the future. Should the State, therefore, not be ensuring that we have longevity in that supply, given it is critical for Ireland at present? That may change, but at present it is critical that we have sustainable energy sources to keep the lights on.