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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) See 4 other results from this debate

Martin Ferris: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the continued delay to the LNG Project in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37697/11]

Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: ...site is very valuable, there are questions about the need to convert the building into units that would make it more usable. That issue may need to be explored locally. I met the sponsors of the LNG project. The key issue in this regard relates to the pricing of gas and whether a fee must be paid in respect of interconnectors. The issue relates to a role that does not fall to the...

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011) See 1 other result from this debate

Tom Shehan: ...framework required by the Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Act 2010 prior to the imposition of the prescribed levy on the industry. What are the implications of the levy for Shannon LNG? Local newspapers have reported that the company is about to pull out of the Kerry area and may sue the State.

Seanad: Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Oct 2011) See 1 other result from this debate

Tom Shehan: I thank the Minister for his commitment to the Shannon LNG project, for which County Kerry is waiting. It has been in the pipeline for a number of years. This is the language being used by the company in opposition to the levy. I wish the Minister well in seeking a speedy resolution of the problems caused by the imposition of the levy - the language used in the Bill - on future...

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...

Jobs Initiative (21 Sep 2011)

Brendan Griffin: ...county for the reduction of commercial rates, given that Kerry County Council's multiplier is by far the highest in the country, would help employment in the county. Surely GPCE and Shannon LNG would feature prominently in such a plan for the south west, as would emphasis on agrifoods and renewable energy. While it is not possible to elaborate fully in only four minutes on the many other...

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Tom Fleming: ..., with the result that the process has been lengthy and tedious for organisations and individuals applying for licences. For example, a major development was proposed in County Kerry by Shannon LNG which wanted to locate its activities on the Tarbert land bank. The land bank was purchased approximately 30 years ago for industrial development purposes, but the prospects for attracting...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, to come to the Chamber and make a statement on ongoing difficulties in a major project in the mid-west? The Shannon LNG project, which is under the auspices of a multinational energy provider, the Hess Corporation, is well advanced. Millions of euro have been spent in developing a site on the Shannon Estuary...

Adjournment Debate Matters (18 May 2011)

Michael Kitt: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Tom Barry - the need to introduce regulation in respect of food labelling; (2) Deputy Jim Daly - the eligibility criteria for applicants for the position of supervisors in the new Tús programme; (3) Deputy Joe Carey - the...

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 — Energy Storage: Energy Storage (12 Oct 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ...prudent, in light of our dependence on gas imported from the UK, to seek to reduce our reliance on this source. In this regard, the question of gas storage, including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), is being considered on an All Island basis. My Department is working with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland, and energy Regulators North and South, to...

Adjournment Debate Matters (12 Oct 2010)

Brendan Howlin: ...a third level education college for Carrick-on-Shannon given it is now a regional town; (6) Deputy Martin Ferris - the need to discuss the delays in granting a foreshore licence for the Shannon LNG project in North Kerry; (7) Deputy P. J. Sheehan - the proposed extension for Kinsale Community School; (8) Deputy Joe McHugh - the proposal to upgrade the N14 19km route from Lifford to...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Ned O'Sullivan: ...development. I ask for this because of our recent experience in the constituency of Kerry North-Limerick West. Members may have read last week that the final go-ahead was given for the LNG gas project at Ballylongford. I was involved in the early stages of that project as a member of Kerry County Council. I was elected to this House three years ago and it took three years for the...

Foreshore Licences (29 Jun 2010) See 2 other results from this debate

Martin Ferris: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government confirmed on 22 April this year that it had given preliminary approval for a foreshore licence for an LNG project in Tarbert, County Kerry, the application for which was made two years prior to that. The project was unveiled in 2006. It was held up during that period primarily by objections despite the fact that it was one of...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: Shannon LNG received planning permission in 2008 for their proposed development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) re-gasification facility near Ballylongford in County Kerry. The necessary consent for construction of a gas pipeline between the LNG terminal and the Irish gas transmission system was granted last year by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). The CER has also approved a...

Adjournment Debate Matters. (29 Jun 2010)

Brendan Howlin: ...be dealt with; (6) Deputy John Perry - the regeneration of the Cranmore area of Sligo town; (7) Deputies Martin Ferris and Jimmy Deenihan - the need to grant a foreshore licence for the Shannon LNG project in north Kerry; (8) Deputy Noel J. Coonan - the need for the Minister to set out a detailed timeframe for the implementation of flood relief scheme for The Mall, Templemore town, County...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (1 Jun 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ...with the UK, gas storage has an important role to play in contributing to enhanced gas security for the island of Ireland. The Report on an all-Island Common Approach to Gas Storage and LNG reinforces the case for additional storage facilities. The existing commercial gas storage facility at Kinsale has the capacity to hold 198 million cubic metres. Licensed for use by Bord Gáis...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...operation in Tarbert. It is hoped there will be no problems in this regard. There is a proposal to provide a pipeline from Foynes to Tarbert to provide gas, which is another issue. Shannon LNG has received planning permission for a pipeline which pipeline it is hoped will in the future serve both Shannon LNG and Endesa.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...over two years. It would also ensure the provision of a gas pipeline from Foynes to Tarbert, bringing a natural gas supply to the county for the first time, either through Bord Gáis or Shannon LNG. A plant like Kerry Group's Kerry Ingredients, employing 700 people in Listowel, County Kerry, would have its energy bills reduced considerably. The Minister must examine Endesa's case for an...