Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

My Department is at an advanced stage of completing this review. A detailed technical analysis has been published and an extensive consultation process has been carried out. The response to the consultation was extensive, with more than 450 submissions received from a broad range of individuals and organisations. The consultation responses were reviewed and analysed, and they have provided important insights on a number of aspects such as risks, mitigation options and policy measures. My recommendations must be cognisant of the need for energy security, affordability and sustainability, including consideration of our sectoral emissions ceilings and carbon budget obligations.

My Department is also preparing recommendations in response to the report Dermot McCarthy, former Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach, prepared. Mr. McCarthy has conducted an independent review into the circumstances requiring emergency measures to be introduced to secure electricity supply over the coming winters. The independent review has been received and is under consideration by the Department.

The existing policy on LNG is set out in the Government's policy statement on the importation of fracked gas. This policy sets out 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 Ireland to permit or proceed with the development of any LNG terminals.

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