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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) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Ferris: ...the winter but it must be borne in mind that people are suffering. Elderly people who depend on oil heating are suffering greatly as a consequence of rising prices. I raise a final issue, that of LNG in Tarbert, County Kerry, a project that has been limping along for some considerable time. I respect that the Minister has given us several briefings on the matter in both the Topical...

Topical Issue Matters (23 May 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...; (17) Deputy Dara Calleary - the illegal sale of prescription drugs; (18) Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl - dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland; (19) Deputy Martin Ferris - the Shannon LNG project; (20) Deputy James Bannon - the need to provide adequate funding to St. Christopher's Services, Longford; (21) Deputy Mattie McGrath - the difficulties facing the farm contractors...

Seanad: Alternative Energy Projects (16 May 2012) See 1 other result from this debate

Ned O'Sullivan: ...was coming to the House to make an important statement. I wondered if it was possible that I had struck gold and that there were might be an announcement with which I could run to Radio Kerry. The LNG project in Ballylongford is critical to the State because it will ensure energy security, critical for my region of North Kerry Limerick West because it will provide 500 jobs during the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Martin Conway: ...Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources as a matter of absolute urgency the tariffs that are being imposed on pipelines between here and England. Those involved with the Shannon LNG power plant in County Kerry have an issue with the effect the charges are having on them. An investment of €1 billion a year and between 300 and 400 jobs depend on the pipelines. My...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (21 Mar 2012)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...As a former teacher, I suggest this measure is a blow to the pride of the profession. If the Cathaoirleach will indulge me, I will conclude by mentioning a local issue. I have raised the Shannon LNG project on several occasions in this House. The project will create 500 jobs and guarantee energy security for years to come. It seems that the two Ministers involved cannot agree how much...

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...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2012)

Tom Shehan: Shannon LNG is a massive project in Kerry and it is not happening. It has been six years in the pipeline, to use the pun, but the problem seems to be a pipeline. I ask the Leader to forward my request to the Minister to make a decision and to make Shannon LNG happen because it is a massive investment in the county. Tens of millions of euro have already been spent and there is a possibility...

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) See 4 other results from this debate

Martin Ferris: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed LNG project. [13109/12]

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) See 5 other results from this debate

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...

Topical Issue Matters (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Kitt: ...case: (1) Deputy Pearse Doherty - the future of Lifford Community Hospital, County Donegal; (2) Deputies Arthur Spring, Brendan Griffin, Martin Ferris and Tom Fleming - the future of the Shannon LNG Project, County Kerry; (3) Deputy James Bannon - the need to reconsider the position in relation section 23; (4) Deputy Mattie McGrath - the proposed amalgamation of the local development...

Topical Issue Debate: Shannon LNG Project (22 Feb 2012)

Shannon LNG Project

Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Martin Ferris: As the Taoiseach is aware the LNG project for the north Kerry-Ballylongford-Tarbert area is on hold-----

Topical Issue Matters (21 Feb 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...Catherine Murphy - the ongoing situation in Syria; (7) Deputy Peadar Tóibín - the changes to the processing of medical cards inquiries; (8) Deputy Brendan Griffin - the future of the Shannon LNG Project; (9) Deputy Patrick O'Donovan - the need to review policy in relation to the insulation of local authority houses; (10) Deputy Dan Neville - the urgency to appoint a permanent director to...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...underpin the profits of Bord Gáis and existing providers but will make it almost impossible for new people to enter the sector. Members will have heard me speak on a number of occasions about the LNG project in Kerry on the Shannon Estuary. The investors have put in €40 million of their own money, seek no Government grants and gone through all planning and other stages. However, the...

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Feb 2012) See 1 other result from this debate

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) See 1 other result from this answer

Martin Ferris: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on his recent meeting on the LNG project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2942/12]