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Written Answers — Energy Projects: Energy Projects (6 Dec 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: .... There has been no change in the CER's timeframes in this regard. I would again make the point to the Deputy that the CER's own process has been delayed by the formal complaint made by Shannon LNG to the EU Commission alleging that the options being considered in the CER's consultation amount to unlawful State-Aid.

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: There are many other interesting issues raised by Senators that I would like to have responded to. I assure Senator Ned O'Sullivan that I concur entirely with him about the importance of the LNG plant in terms of diversity of supply and offering us another string to our bow. To partially answer Senator Crown's question, I met with the promoters again two weeks ago. Unfortunately this...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (21 Jun 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...function in the matter. Most recently, the CER decision has been delayed by the requirement for the regulator to provide material to my Department in response to the further submission by Shannon LNG to the Directorate General (DG) for Competition. Detailed responses in relation to the issues raised about State aid compliance have recently been provided by my Department to the DG for...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (24 May 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...the CER published a Proposed Decision Paper on the issue of the regulatory treatment of the gas interconnectors. Together with all players and potential players in Ireland's gas market, Shannon LNG has a key commercial interest in the outcome of the CER's ultimate decision on this very complex regulatory question and given the complexities there are many different perspectives on this...

Written Answers — National Gas Grid: National Gas Grid (13 Jun 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...function in the matter. Most recently, the CER decision has been delayed by the requirement for the regulator to provide material to my Department in response to the further submission by Shannon LNG to DG Competition. Detailed responses in relation to the issues raised about State aid compliance have recently been provided by my Department to DG Competition. The CER has assured my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (18 Dec 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: ...is a very positive development in that it will mark the entry of international strategic investors into the all island energy market. I do not envisage that the sale will have any impact on the Shannon LNG business. Decisions on the regulatory treatment of the gas interconnectors and tariffing are matters for the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) under the Gas (Interim )...

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: ...and processed. It will also be quicker. It is the easiest way to facilitate a body like this given that it will recoup its costs. Senator Sheahan asked about the impact of the levy on Shannon LNG. He referred to local media reports about the possibility that the company may pull out. Such a decision would have nothing to do with this Bill. I do not know whether the company is...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (7 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...it must ensure that new sources of gas for the Irish market do not result in unwarranted increases in the price of gas to business and domestic consumers. There have been requests, from Shannon LNG and others, to me as Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to issue a policy direction to the CER in accordance with powers of direction as provided under Section 10A of the...

Seanad: Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (27 Jun 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...listen to what Members have to say before I make any decisions. I also commend the House on the extraordinary creativity that brought in wind turbines, fracking, water reservoirs, Rockall, eels and LNG.

Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: ...and support the project and I have made as much clear to the parent company, to the local company in Kerry and to Shannon Development. We are doing everything we can to bring in this plant because LNG would be a valuable addition to our diversity of supply. As Deputy Ferris suggested, the fact that there are many unemployed people in the area is something we will take into consideration...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (17 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I agree with Deputy Fleming about the importance of landing an LNG project for Tarbert. It would be a considerable boost to the local area. Even more importantly, it would be an additional string in this country's energy security bow. As the Deputy knows, the matter is before the High Court at the moment. I hope a decision will be handed down before the courts rise for the summer recess....

Shannon LNG Project (22 Feb 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...that the current regulatory treatment of the BGE gas interconnectors with GB will no longer be fit for purpose when new sources of gas come on stream. [It is referring to the Corrib and to the LNG project in this regard] If the system is unchanged, it will result in significantly higher gas tariffs to all gas customers, and will distort efficient economic signals for the future use of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Green Paper on Energy Policy: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (4 Jun 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: I can reaffirm there are the close contacts and co-operation on LNG. We have to be careful to ensure we have diverse sources of supply. When one considers the crisis in Ukraine, depending on a single source for supply is not encouraging in terms of energy security and, therefore, it is important to develop indigenous resources, including renewables. LNG will also become an important aspect...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Jun 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...future fuel mix for power generation over the medium term is projected to be gas and renewable energy. This policy approach is an approach that is complementary. The planned 'merchant' Shannon LNG terminal near Ballylongford in the Shannon Estuary is supported by the Government as a means of providing additional security of supply for Ireland in that it would bring diversity to gas...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (30 Apr 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: ...Power on which of my hopes might prove to be wrong in this regard. The Corrib field would supply 60% of our needs at peak. That fact is not insignificant. Deputy Fleming also inquired about the LNG project. The latter has as much support from the Government as can be given to it. The project is being navigated through the regulatory process and the Deputy may well be aware that it...

Written Answers — Gas Exploration: Gas Exploration (28 Feb 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...the CER published a Proposed Decision Paper on the issue of the regulatory treatment of the gas interconnectors. Together with all players and potential players in Ireland's gas market, Shannon LNG has a key commercial interest in the outcome of the CER's ultimate decision on this very complex regulatory question and given the complexities there are many different perspectives on this...

Topical Issue Debate: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Jan 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: I do not regard County Kerry as peripheral and I assure the Deputy that if Shannon LNG proposed to build a terminal at Ringsend, precisely the same European regulatory framework would be applied. In terms of my capacity to give a general direction, the Deputy is correct, I can do so, but I cannot give a direction that would aid a particular company. I am in a very unusual position, not...

Seanad: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: ...supply from Great Britain and also heavily reliant on gas for the generation of electricity. This reliance is set to remain for some time. I have on previous occasions stated that the proposal by Shannon LNG to develop a liquefied natural gas, LNG, terminal in Tarbert is welcomed by the Government. Such a facility, together with the bringing on shore of Corrib gas, would provide...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (6 May 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: ...could potentially result in an increase in the wholesale price of gas on the continent, including in Ireland. However, in Europe generally there are supplies of storage gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) available and there is lower gas demand over the summer period. Gas flows consequential on any such supply disruptions and wholesale price rises are difficult to predict. My Department is...

Electricity Regulation (Carbon Revenue Levy) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second and Subsequent Stages (24 May 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...the case is to be argued before the High Court. I do not think it is necessary for me to spell out why I must bear this in mind. Deputy Ferris asked me to reply on the record to his question about LNG facilities in north County Kerry, a project which he and other Kerry Deputies have been pursuing for some time. This issue has taken up a great deal of my time. I have been immensely...