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Ballylongford Landbank (11 Jul 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: ...and the future gas transmission tariff regime. I trust that this high level decision provides a degree of regulatory certainty that has been sought by all stakeholders, including Shannon LNG. I have consistently welcomed the proposal by Shannon LNG to construct a LNG terminal near Ballylongford, County Kerry. Such a facility, together with the bringing onshore of Corrib gas would provide...

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.

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

Pat Rabbitte: I stand corrected. If Senator Landy does not mind, I will give the eels a miss. On the LNG matter he raised, I can inform him that I sincerely hope and expect the regulator will announce a decision before the end of the month. It was delayed again, as the House will be aware because I was here recently, as a result of complaints lodged with Brussels but the expectation is that it will make...

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 — 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 — 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...

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...

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...

Seanad: Alternative Energy Projects (16 May 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: I thank Senator Ned O'Sullivan for raising the matter. It is important for his part of the kingdom but also for the country as a whole. I have consistently welcomed the proposal from the Shannon LNG to construct an LNG terminal near Ballylongford, County Kerry. Such a facility, together with the bringing onshore of Corrib gas, would provide important security of gas supply for Ireland. I...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (13 Mar 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. Given the complexities, there are many different perspectives on this...

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...

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: As Deputy Ferris knows, I have consistently welcomed the proposal by Shannon LNG to construct a liquefied natural gas, LNG, terminal near Ballylongford, County Kerry. Such a facility, together with the bringing onshore of Corrib gas would provide important security of gas supply for Ireland. I met the promoters of the project soon after taking office last year and both my Department and the...

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...

Shannon LNG Project (22 Feb 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: I thank the four Deputies for again giving me the opportunity to address Members of the House on this important issue. I have consistently welcomed the proposal by Shannon LNG to construct a liquefied natural gas, LNG, terminal near Ballylongford, County Kerry. Such a facility, together with the bringing onshore of Corrib gas, would provide important additional security in providing a gas...

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...

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 — Gas Exploration: Gas Exploration (18 Jan 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: I have consistently welcomed the proposal by Shannon LNG to construct a LNG terminal near Ballylongford, County Kerry. Such a facility, together with the bringing onshore of Corrib Gas would provide important security of gas supply for Ireland. I met the promoters of the project soon after taking office last year and both my Department and the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) are in...

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.

Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: ..., which is statutorily independent in the performance of its functions. I have no direct statutory function for liquefied natural gas projects, including specific projects like the Shannon LNG project. I understand that Shannon LNG – a wholly owned subsidiary of the US firm Hess LNG – received full planning permission in 2008 for its proposed merchant development of a liquefied...

Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: ...to see an action taken against an anticipated decision by the regulator. This regulatory issue is complex. Under the current regulatory regime the coming on stream of this liquefied natural gas, LNG, project will have implications for gas network tariffs set by the regulator. The same applies to the Corrib field. This, in turn, will have implications for general wholesale gas prices...