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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Oct 2021) See 8 other results from this debate

.... It also includes targets for shore-side electricity provisions, a mandate that all fixed and remote contact stands at airports supply electricity to aircraft on standby by 2025 and 2030, respectively, and proposals on the use of LNG as a transport fuel. To conclude, through the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, Ireland has committed to a 51% reduction in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and COP26: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Oct 2021)

Bríd Smith: ...to the Minister's attention, if he wishes to look at them. If we are to do as the Minister says and lead the way at home and be consistent, then curbing the proliferation of data centres, banning LNG, moving to free and frequent public transport and, most importantly, retrofitting people's homes so that they are not burning as much carbon to stay warm through the winter would be...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (12 Oct 2021)

Pa Daly: ...the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of local development plans to stimulate economic activity for those areas that expected economic development arising from the Shannon LNG project; when these plans will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49617/21]

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2021)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...Noonan and John Brassil, have been appointed chairman and vice-chairman, respectively. From that day to this we have heard nothing and people are concerned. We have the critical situation of the LNG terminal coming to a final decision on planning and, with changed awareness about the importance of gas, the Shannon Estuary will be more important than ever so we cannot be tardy. I ask the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021) See 19 other results from this debate

Brian Leddin: The purpose of today's meeting is an engagement regarding the Energy Charter Treaty, energy security, the use of liquefied natural gas, LNG, and the growth of data centres in Ireland. I welcome Professor Barry McMullin from Dublin City University, DCU, and thank him for coming before us to share his expertise. I remind those present of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they...

Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Sep 2021) See 3 other results from this debate

Darren O'Rourke: ...stakeholders and look at the risk analyses, is an essential element. This Bill recognises the problem and provides an impetus for solution. In terms of planning, this Bill also seeks to ensure LNG terminals and other fossil fuel infrastructure are removed from the Seventh Schedule to the Planning and Development Act 2000. Every euro invested in new fossil fuel infrastructure is a...

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021) See 2 other results from this debate

Michael Collins: ...Many would turn in their graves from listening to this kind of an attitude that Fine Gael has today. The way things have happened is shocking. They have had lots of opportunities. I put one before Minister sometime back about a floating LNG terminal in Cork to try and turn things around but he is not interested. I do not know why he is not interested. That is a way to turn things...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (30 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...for Regulation of Utilities (the CRU). The majority of the natural gas consumed in Ireland is imported from the UK which has a range of diverse sources including domestic production, pipeline imports and LNG imports. There are no issues with natural gas supply from the UK and gas is continuing to flow and be traded normally in Ireland.  The CRU has statutory responsibility to...

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Michael Collins: ...in this country, it appears it is to be made up in rural Ireland. I have put forward solutions to the Minister, Deputy Ryan, in regard to the energy crisis. There is potential to have a floating LNG terminal, which would bring so many benefits for this country, but he has rejected it. With the Green Party in government we have data centres all over Dublin creating energy instability in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (28 Sep 2021) See 7 other results from this debate

Brian Leddin: ...this meeting is to have a discussion on issues relating to the energy charter treaty, ECT, energy security and other issues such as the growth of data centres in Ireland and liquefied natural gas, LNG. I remind our guests of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...under section 29 of the Planning Development Act 2000 to An Bord Pleanála that reflects the Government statement on the importation of fracked gas which includes a moratorium on the development of LNG terminals pending the review of supply. [45743/21]

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...that in the interim period we would make use of the resources that are available to us. There is a project which I have mentioned here many times, namely Shannon liquefied natural gas, LNG. It proposes to import gas in liquefied form into the Shannon Estuary in County Kerry. That project is before the planners so I will not say a whole lot about it. I know I am running out of time but...

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...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (16 Sep 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: ...dependency on fossil fuels. The Government needs to be very clear on its position on that. In that regard, I would make reference to the existing planning permission application by Shannon LNG, among others. The point I want to raise is on the impact of the challenges on the cost of electricity. We are facing another winter at a time when costs are increasing continually. From one...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (16 Sep 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

Bríd Smith: 19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he intends to take to ensure that no proposal for a LNG terminal will be developed in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43673/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (16 Sep 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

Jennifer Whitmore: ...per section 29 of the Planning Act 2000 to An Bord Pleanála that reflected the Government’s policy statement on the importation of fracked gas which includes a moratorium on the development of LNG terminals pending the review of security of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44121/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...outcome of a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems being carried out by my Department, it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with. The review is focusing on the period to 2030 in the context of ensuring a sustainable pathway to 2050. The review includes a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...outcome of a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems being carried out by my Department, it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with. My Department has made, and will continue to make, this position clear to developers of potential LNG projects and in response to...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Motion (16 Jul 2021)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...use such phrases, and that will require attention. The opportunity to stop any new petroleum licences or leases was not taken and they are still allowed under this Bill. The opportunity to ban LNG was not seized either. The final piece we have here, the amendment before us and section 6A, comes following the last-minute amendments last week. When those amendments came through last...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2021) See 6 other results from this debate

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...my own amendments on this topic, to which we will come later, with specific regard to petroleum, gas and oil licences. The Minister will be aware that we will also be discussing liquefied natural gas, LNG. It would be useful if the Minister could either confirm or deny that the energy charter treaty is being considered in the drafting of policy because it seems that we are greatly...