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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Communications (5 Apr 2022)

Bríd Smith: On a related matter, but moving slightly sideways, has the European Union discussed the importation of liquefied natural gas, LNG, from the USA as a reaction to the Ukrainian crisis and in order to move away from the consumption of Russian gas and oil? Poor old António Guterres is getting quoted a lot in this House today. He warned European countries against this consumption of fossil...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Bríd Smith: ...taxes seem to be the only tool in the Government's kit for dealing with climate change. While the Taoiseach uses this quote, at the same time he is leaving the door open to liquified natural gas, LNG, the proliferation of data centres and the reintroduction of gas-fired power stations. How does the Taoiseach answer that accusation? António Guterres is actually accusing the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Bríd Smith: What is unpopular with the Taoiseach is banning data centres and shutting down the possibility LNG here.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Bríd Smith: I am asking the Taoiseach about the science of allowing in LNG and allowing data centres to use up our electricity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenge: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Bríd Smith: ...the climate catastrophe is hurtling towards us, is there a role for the State? My second question relates to the company's attitude to the possible development of a Shannon liquified natural gas, LNG, terminal. How does that fit with its plan? Is it seen as a help or a rival? Do the witnesses have an opinion on it in terms of our energy security? Is the location of an LNG terminal...

Carbon Tax: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Feb 2022)

Bríd Smith: ...have tabled some of the most radical Bills before the House, including ending the extraction of oil and gas in this country, stopping the proliferation of data centres and banning liquefied natural gas, LNG, which the Minister and Minister of State sitting in front of me voted against not so long ago. We take the question of climate and the crisis very seriously. The point about carbon...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Feb 2022)

Bríd Smith: We have a serious difference emerging between the Green Party and Fine Gael at least, as we are not sure of the Taoiseach's position, on the question of liquefied natural gas, LNG. The Minster for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, intervened with An Bord Pleanála and told it that under no circumstances should the Shannon LNG project be given planning...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (25 Jan 2022)

Bríd Smith: 173. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Government approval in the November 2021 Policy statement on Electricity Supply (details supplied) does not include LNG terminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2985/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Site Acquisitions (25 Jan 2022)

Bríd Smith: ...Development of the entire Tarbert-Ballylongford landbank (details supplied) in County Kerry to the privately-owned company which at the time of the sale had applied for planning permission for an LNG terminal was completed without any preconditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3116/22]

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

Bríd Smith: ...of State that in my original question on the extra gas being allowed to fuel the data centres I stated the Minister was opening the door for a proliferation of fossil fuel infrastructure in gas and LNG use, and here we have it. The Deputy from Kerry is advocating for the first application for an LNG terminal. This is exactly what I was talking about. The Government's action of...

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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Bríd Smith: ...has concerns about the way in which the data centres are placing excessive and unprecedented energy demands on the grid. Does he see this as evolving into an argument for the need for us to have LNG terminals and import liquefied natural gas because one begets the other? I will also ask about the guiding principle that we should inform our energy policies to reduce energy demand. What...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Bríd Smith: I thank our guests for their input. I would like to ask the CRU about the greater use of gas and LNGs. Even after all the discussion, how does the regulator think it is compatible with our climate goals? In its submission, the regulator stated it would be prudent for the review of our energy security to include an examination of the future role of LNG. Many people watching will find that...

Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Sep 2021)

Bríd Smith: ...under the Paris Agreement and our commitment to the planet and the environment. It will ban any further data centre applications in the State. It will also ban outright liquified natural gas, LNG, terminals and it will stop any new fossil fuel infrastructure. I have listened all week to waffle and nonsense, to blind optimism, to arguments that we need data centres so desperately, to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Bríd Smith: ...Our Government recently banned offshore exploration for fossil fuels and we have a ban on fracking. Does Dr. Tienhaara think it contradictory that the Government would encourage the importation of LNG and, in light of the number of planning applications that are in train, would be looking at the possibility of establishing LNG terminals? Does she think it is time for this type of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (16 Sep 2021)

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]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 Jun 2021)

Bríd Smith: ...worrying reports in the past two days. Yesterday, the EPA reported on our possible failure to meet our emissions targets. Today, it is reported that the application for a liquefied natural gas, LNG, facility at Shannon will progress to An Bord Pleanála. These reports highlight fatal flaws in the Government's climate policy and, indeed, the climate Bill. It is Government policy,...

Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (16 Jun 2021)

Bríd Smith: ...or businesses or challenge them. The Bill will address another gaping hole in the climate Bill the Minister, Deputy Ryan, is bringing before the House today, which is the issue of liquified natural gas, LNG, and fracked gas. Later today, we will be encouraged by the Minister and others to rejoice at the passing of the climate Bill, and although there are many provisions in it that we...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Bríd Smith: This amendment is in recognition of the campaigning done up and down the country against liquified natural gas, LNG, of which the Minister is aware. This is a recognition that it is a very important issue. I am aware that we will deal with it in the rapporteur's report and we will have a different conversation about it in the committee, but we need to deal with it in the Bill. We must...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Bríd Smith: ...this state which would otherwise not be produced;”. This amendment is about non-territorial emissions and I must attribute much of the inspiration for this to the campaigners against liquefied natural gas, LNG. It also includes emissions that are produced by aviation and shipping. When one thinks about it, we must take account of them because although they may not be...