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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (15 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: ...and transport sectors by replacing more CO2-intensive fossil fuels. In Ireland gas powered generation also provides an important back-up for intermittent renewable wind generation. The Deputy will appreciate that the LNG project to which the Deputy refers is a private commercial project and any future investment decisions on the development of this project are a matter for the project...

Development of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Ireland: Statements (3 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...to use natural gas. That is the reason behind the advice from the Climate Change Advisory Council that we should continue to explore for natural gas. That is the reason the liquefied natural gas, LNG, projects have been on the European projects of common interest for six years and continue to be a concern. Security of supply of natural gas continues to be a very important European...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: ..., such as EirGrid, in order that we can understand the concerns before setting the terms. Contrary to what was stated earlier, it is in recognition of the concerns raised, such as in respect of LNG, that we want to ensure it will be assessed. I have committed that we will not support an LNG project until we are content that the sustainability and security review has been dealt with. ...

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...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: ..., whether we can see a pathway to more effective delivery of some of these large-scale projects, which are crucial to the transition, on the most cost-effective and environmentally sound basis? Is LNG storage in other European countries an option that is being considered?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Richard Bruton: ...When does he think it would be appropriate for Ireland to develop a hydrogen strategy? What is his view on the attitude of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, CRU, which has indicated that LNG could be part of a strategy to develop a hydrogen sector and that we should not close our minds to it?

Development of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Ireland: Statements (3 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...such a study and where I am satisfied that such a project fits in with that, that I would support an application for funding. All the advice I have received from experts is that having access to LNG is an important supplement to our security of supply and that we should have that. As Deputy Brassil pointed out, there can be fracked gas in any gas resource. There are limits on our...

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Richard Bruton: ...else must take the initiative before you ask me to do anything", which is what I hear continuously here. I regard it as climate cynicism. It is about "the data centres must do something or LNG must do something". There is always someone else who must do something before people will face their own responsibilities.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (17 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...flexible and reliable electricity, particularly when weather powered, intermittent sources of energy can be very low for prolonged periods of time, possibly lasting weeks at a time. In relation to LNG projects, commercial developers have proposed a number of projects, including the Shannon LNG project and another project in Cork. Final investment decisions for these projects and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Natural Gas Imports (28 Nov 2019)

Richard Bruton: I am undertaking an evaluation of the role that gas should have, in particular LNG. In the interim, I have signalled very clearly that the Government will not support such a project in any way. However, being able to stop a private sector project going through the planning process is not a power available to the Government, nor is the power to block its importation. I understand that is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (9 Jun 2020)

Richard Bruton: The project to which to Deputy refers, the Shannon LNG project, is a commercial project and the location, development and final investment decision for this project is the responsibility of the project promoters. It is the responsibility of the project promoters to comply with all legal, planning and regulatory requirements. My Department is carrying out a review of the security...

Covid-19 (Communications, Climate Action and Environment): Statements (27 May 2020)

Richard Bruton: ...Bord na Móna. Currently we do not get recognition in the immediate term. We could plant to our heart's content, but we would only get recognition for it from 2030 onwards. With regard to the LNG terminal, I have always said that we would not support it until a security evaluation is done. I believe policy is moving on and people recognise LNG will not have a place, but that is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cross-Border Projects (9 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...climate objectives: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for all EU citizens. The majority of PCI projects are electricity or gas interconnection projects but other types of project such as LNG, specific storage and smart grid technologies are also open to apply. The majority of projects are public in nature, i.e. promoted by state bodies such as network operators, but merchant...

Seanad: Climate Action: Statements (5 Nov 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...progress, there will be a knock-on effect on the sector concerned. We will see real accountability which the Senator is right to demand. The issue that has generated the most heat is that of LNG. I must explain that LNG can be extracted through fracking or otherwise. This applies to the supplies imported from Scotland. Fracked gas can form part of any delivery. The Shannon LNG...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Hydraulic Fracturing (16 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: ..., I instructed my officials to enquire from the EU Commission at the PCI selection process High Level Decision Making Body meeting in Brussels on 4 October whether the implications of importing LNG to the European Union, from conventional and unconventional fracked sources, have been examined in terms of a sustainable, secure and competitive European energy policy. The Commission advised...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (8 Mar 2022)

Richard Bruton: ...again is our gas security. Can the Corrib field be drawn on to supplement our supply at this time of very great difficulties or is its output fixed? Is the traditional position of opposition to LNG up for review in the context of energy security or is it unchanged? What is the Minister's view on the short-term contingency measures that may have to be prepared for in the context of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (5 Feb 2019)

Richard Bruton: ..., Ireland will still need secure sources of gas. At present this is provided by both gas piped on shore from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. The development of an LNG facility could further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle climate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (12 Dec 2018)

Richard Bruton: ...ahead, Ireland will still need secure sources of gas. At present this is provided by both gas piped on shore from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. The development of an LNG facility could further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Mitigation Plan Implementation (24 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: ..., Ireland will still need secure sources of gas. At present this is provided by both gas piped on shore from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. The development of an LNG facility could further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle climate...