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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Joan Collins: ...Government must seek to fix this loophole by way of an amendment on Committee Stage. It must close the loophole identified by the High Court in the Friends of the Irish Environment v. An Bord Pleanála (Shannon LNG) case. This Government has committed to giving statutory effect to ending the issuing of new licences for the exploration and extraction of gas. The Minister indicated...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2007)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...the matter with the Minister, who gave me a favourable response as late as yesterday. The second matter I want referred to the Minister concerns the proposal to establish a liquified natural gas, LNG, terminal at Ballylongford on the Shannon estuary in north Kerry. This project, which is of great importance for the nation, will greatly enhance our energy options while providing badly...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (2 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...system we have is that this system is needed to invest in switching to alternatives. We will continue to need gas infrastructure and gas power generation, although not liquefied natural gas, LNG, in my view. We will need back-up gas power generation that uses less gas. Switching away from the use of gas is the critical way of protecting householders. In both our offshore generation and...

Seanad: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Oct 2013) See 3 other results from this debate

Sean Barrett: ...must be evaluated rigorously and I have no doubt the Minister will do so. In that context, I am pleased to note the following statement in his contribution: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...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: If I may finish my point, that very high price of gas related to particular circumstances, including a Texas liquified natural gas, LNG, plant being under repair and unable to ship, as well as a threatened gas strike in Norway. That sent the price really high. The price will probably come back down. We are assessing this daily, particularly in terms of the forward market. Brent crude oil...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Natural Gas Grid (14 Dec 2021)

Ossian Smyth: .... It is for use when it is absolutely needed. I agree that gas is not a transition fuel. This is not a policy of the Government but it is a policy of the Government that liquefied natural gas, LNG, stations are not to be built pending the review of energy security.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...of the people involved are from all over the country, not just Mayo. Young professional engineers and so on are awaiting the project's conclusion, after which they will try to get jobs at the new LNG project in Ballylongford. We in County Kerry would be disappointed were anything like the bully-boy tactics seen in County Mayo to be used in Kerry. They would not be tolerated.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Ned O'Sullivan: ..., creating 500 jobs which is to be tremendously welcomed. Bord Gáis Éireann has announced it will lay a pipeline connecting the power station to the national grid. At the same time, Shannon LNG has received permission to extend a gas pipeline on the same path. There is obviously a need for joined-up thinking. If the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...world. There has been a significant boost to the economy in Asia as it emerges from the Covid pandemic, and a considerable increase in demand for gas there has drawn much liquefied natural gas, LNG, which is a mobile gas resource, to the Asian market, leaving the European market short and the prices increasing. There have, for a variety of reasons, been restrictions on other supply, both...

Security Situation in Europe: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Danny Healy-Rae: ...for fertiliser, fuel and gas. It is disappointing to think that the Government and Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications has gone against a proposal to bring in gas by Shannon LNG. We could buy gas more cheaply from the West and not have to depend on the east.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Implications for Ireland of the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU in Regard to the Energy Sector (9 Oct 2019)

Mr. Denis O'Sullivan: The first question related to LNG and its impact on power generation. Currently, Ireland does not have liquefied natural gas facilities and, therefore, it does not have an impact. I do not see an impact either in a post-Brexit scenario unless LNG facilities are constructed in Ireland. I am aware two private companies are certainly investigating the potential to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...of the very specific issue being raised by the Deputy and, indeed, Deputy Griffin has also raised this issue with me on a number of occasions. The Government has a clear view on the role that LNG can play in the future and I know that the Minister, Deputy Ryan, the Taoiseach, and the party leaders will consider the options that are needed to ensure we have better energy supply in the time...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

...at the moment. A grant is available from the Department of Transport for a hydrogen fuel cell truck but no hydrogen fuel cell trucks are available. Grants are available for a CNG or an LNG truck through the Causeway Project but that has been abandoned this year because it is no cleaner than diesel. We have been told by several manufacturers not to buy electric trucks because they are...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Programme for Government (8 Oct 2020)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the Deputy’s Question relates to the establishment of a task force for north Kerry following the Programme for Government statement to withdraw the Shannon LNG terminal from the EU Projects of Common Interest List in 2021. I can advise the Deputy that the Government has committed to ensuring that local development plans are developed to stimulate economic activity...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: ..., security and quality of supplies of natural gas. One of the strategic objectives of the All-island energy development framework for natural gas is a common approach on natural gas storage and LNG. An All-island study is being commissioned to assess the medium to long-term position with regard to security of natural gas supply and consider the scope for a common approach on storage and...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (20 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: ...and BGE planned investment programme in the gas network of over €1.7 billion which will enhance security of supply. Recent expansion in gas interconnection between Europe and the UK as well as LNG facilities in the UK and Europe will also deliver tangible benefits in terms of regional market development and supply security. The Irish gas transmission system is designed to cope with a...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: ...the Order of Business yesterday I gave an undertaking to the House that I would endeavour to deal with the matter Senator O'Sullivan had brought to the attention of the House regarding the Shannon LNG Terminal at Ballylongford, County Kerry. I have received a detailed response from the office of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (7 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...importing fracked gas was approved by Government and published in May 2021. The policy statement provides that, pending the outcome of this review, it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (23 Apr 2008)

Eamon Ryan: ...the medium to long-term position with regard to security of natural gas supply on an all-island basis and the scope for an all-island approach to natural gas storage and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The Executive Summary of the Report was published in recent days on my Department's website and on the website of Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Northern Ireland. It is not...