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Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

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

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Pat Rabbitte: As Deputy Ferris knows, 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 security of gas supply for Ireland. I met the promoters of the project soon after taking office last year and both my Department and the...

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: ...the project going ahead cannot be overstated. Communication seems to be a problem, which I cannot understand, given that on 21 December the Taoiseach said he would set up a meeting between Shannon LNG, the regulator and the Department. If we cannot get all of the stakeholders around the table, this issue will not be resolved.

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: I attended a meeting last Thursday morning which included a briefing session that involved the regulator. In answer to a question from the floor from one of the groups supporting the Shannon LNG project about who was responsible for policy, the regulator said he was. I assume policy is determined by elected representatives, not the regulator. Is it possible in the short term to facilitate...

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: ...a meeting. If it happened, it would clear the muddy waters and people would be clearer. Will he pull the stakeholders together and initiate a meeting between the CER, the Department and Shannon LNG to resolve the issue?