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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: Perhaps the Deputy has more questions to ask before I answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: In our jurisdiction strong safety and environmental rules for drilling are in play. We have a proven track record. In the case of anything for which we have drilled that has been brought ashore from the Kinsale and Corrib fields, it has been done in an environmentally friendly way. We have infrastructure that could be used. If gas or oil is found at a location - I cannot predict where...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: I am not a scientist, but it involves taking hydrogen from gas which could include 30% hydrogen. It could be delivered to homes and appliances using the existing infrastructure in place Ireland. That type of technology is still in its infancy, but it is being worked on and researched. We must not make all of our existing infrastructure redundant only to find in ten, 20 or 30 years that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: The Deputy said we should move away from what we are doing first before doing something different.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: We should move away first and that is what we are doing. Today 32% of electricity is generated from renewable sources. In 2003 the figure was 3%. We are moving. We are making progress in the area of transport. It is important that people understand this. The rhetoric is that we are doing nothing, but a lot of work is being done. It is very important to stress that point. Irish Rail...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: I did not get a chance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: If the Deputy asks his questions, I will answer them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: On security of supply, there is no specific requirement that exploration companies sell oil or gas discovered in Irish offshore to the Irish market. That is consistent with international practice in the United Kingdom and Norway, for instance. A combination of practical factors and market forces will provide for local demand. A discovery will be landed and sold locally to ensure maximum...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: The committee can be ruled by the Cathaoirleach but my understanding is that the ruling on the money message comes from the Ceann Comhairle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: The officials are telling me now that in my predecessor's time there was no advice to us about a money message.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: My understanding is that the Ceann Comhairle got that advice. I stand to be corrected on that. I was not here but that is my understanding. As I said, it is up to the committee if it wants to bring in the legal people and have a discussion with them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: I want to make it clear the decision is not made by the Minister of the day. That is done by the Ceann Comhairle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: That information will be made available. I think it may be on the website because it is published every six months. We will make it available to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: On the question regarding the financial implications of the Bill, neither the Minister nor the Department had any input into the original money message decision. As the committee will be aware, the Oireachtas Library and Research Servic reported to the committee on 31 October 2018 that the direct Exchequer cost would be between €8 million and €50 million. I wrote to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: Private Members' Bills were referred to. I remind the committee of two which were passed by the current Dáil, namely, the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Act 2017 which was introduced by Deputy Tony McLoughlin and the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act 2018 which was introduced by Deputy Pringle. Deputy Stanley asked how often officials...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: If the Deputy wants us to go back and find out, I do not know if we can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: The other question was how many times they were lobbied. I do not know if they have been lobbied, but if there is any such information, I will make it available.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: Will the Deputy clarify the question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: One of the major concerns about fracking is that it might interfere with water supply and water quality. That is a big issue. The other issue is traffic. When a licence is applied for through the process under discussion, there are a number of consents to be achieved before a licence is issued for exploration or another activity along the way. The Deputy is asking me to compare fracking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: I do not believe we received any application for a fracking licence.