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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...

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...

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Oct 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: I reassure the Senator that the measure being introduced in the Bill will have no implications for the Shannon LNG project. As it is an upstream development, it will not be encompassed by this legislation. I accept, however, that there is concern in County Kerry about the project. I share that concern and the Government is determined to provide whatever assistance it can.

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (25 Oct 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: ...of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is statutorily independent in the performance of its functions. I have no direct statutory function in relation to liquefied natural gas (or LNG) 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...