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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: This question follows on from the previous question. It is on the role that liquefied natural gas, LNG, can play in energy security for this country. Will the Minister of State outline the approach he intends to take on the role of LNG.

Topical Issue Debate: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Jan 2014)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me table this matter on the Shannon LNG project. This proposed project is hugely important for the Ballylongford area of north Kerry, but it also has significant positive and economic implications for the entire south-west region. The proposed project is for a liquified natural gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary, near Ballylongford and it is to be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: ...is quite a volatile geopolitical situation in eastern Europe we cannot just rely on Russia and pipelines for our natural gas. There is an alternative here. There is an option for us to avail of LNG. I emphasised in the question that it is non-fracked LNG and this is very important. If we accept the principle that a transitional phase up to 2030 and perhaps beyond will be required, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister of State. I emphasise again that we are not talking about fracked gas. The question clearly and specifically refers to non-fracked LNG. I emphasise that point. Sometimes we feel as though we are not being listened to. Fracking keeps coming into the discussion. We are speaking about non-fracked gas. We have to be realistic because 2030 is a long time from now. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Production (28 Sep 2023)

Brendan Griffin: ...the coming months and here we are heading into October and there is no sign of it. This was critical and played an integral part in the decision of An Bord Pleanála to refuse planning for Shannon LNG. The State has been opened up to potential litigation because of the process here. It does not sit well with me. This entire process requires examination. Since he assumed office in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Natural Gas Grid (11 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 529. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding to the Shannon LNG project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27455/13]

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Brendan Griffin: What was the rationale for insisting that Shannon LNG would have to pay for the two interconnectors it does not intend to use? How could that be good for competition and prices?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Brendan Griffin: What was the rationale for insisting that Shannon LNG would have to pay for the two interconnectors it does not intend to use? How could that be good for competition and prices?

Order of Business (17 Dec 2013)

Brendan Griffin: In the context of the common arrangements for gas Bill, will the Taoiseach direct his attention to the Shannon LNG project in north Kerry, where 700 hundred jobs are in jeopardy?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (17 Jun 2014)

Brendan Griffin: 406. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will establish a multi-departmental taskforce to progress the Shannon LNG project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25279/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Job Creation (28 Jan 2015)

Brendan Griffin: 137. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if action will be taken by him to move forward the Shannon LNG project and its associated jobs and investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4058/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (28 Sep 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the rationale for his intervention in the Shannon LNG planning application; how many other planning applications has he intervened in since his appointment in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41872/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (18 Dec 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 144. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the impact he envisages the sale of Bord Gáis will have on the Shannon LNG project; if he will review the Government policy of imposing tariffs of energy suppliers who do not use the British-Irish gas interconnectors. [54623/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (26 Feb 2013)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he is taking to help ensure that the Shannon LNG project in County Kerry will proceed; his views on the employment and economic benefits associated with this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9944/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (22 Oct 2014)

Brendan Griffin: 218. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has engaged with the local authority and other relevant players regarding the Shannon LNG project; if his attention has been drawn to its importance and potential; his plans for this project from now until spring of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40599/14]

Written Answers — National Gas Grid: National Gas Grid (13 Jun 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he expects the Shannon LNG project to wait indefinitely until the Commission for Energy Regulation is ready to decide what it is doing in relation to interconnector tariff policy; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a €600 million investment in North Kerry and hundreds of jobs are now at...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Policy (2 Mar 2022)

Brendan Griffin: ...days pivoted in their position on energy security and changed their policies. In Germany, the Green Party is in government and a decision was made in recent days to build liquified natural gas, LNG, terminals. Issues that were not even on the table this time last week are now being considered and decisions are being made to change policy because of the over-reliance on gas coming from...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Retention (27 Sep 2012)

Brendan Griffin: ..., and Fexco, which is a fantastic success story, as is the Kerry Group. We also have opportunities to expand our tourism industry, particularly into the winter months. In addition, the Shannon LNG project would provide a huge number of jobs if it actually got the go-ahead. I ask again that this project get every possible support from Government to ensure it becomes a reality. I know my...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Brendan Griffin: ...the cost of the two interconnectors between Britain and Ireland, whether they use them or not? Are they aware that such decision is jeopardising a €1 billion project in north Kerry by Shannon LNG which will create 650 jobs over four years during the construction phase and a further 50 permanent jobs? How can such a decision be good for competition and keeping down or, perhaps even...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Brendan Griffin: ...the cost of the two interconnectors between Britain and Ireland, whether they use them or not? Are they aware that such decision is jeopardising a €1 billion project in north Kerry by Shannon LNG which will create 650 jobs over four years during the construction phase and a further 50 permanent jobs? How can such a decision be good for competition and keeping down or, perhaps even...