Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to the development of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19116/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The development of the Corrib gas field is progressing. While my Department has issued all consents for the project, the pipeline consent to construct was essentially permission in principle to proceed with the design process for the pipeline. That has now been done. At present my Department is considering an application for consent to install the on-shore pipeline, which was a condition attaching to the consent to construct a pipeline. I expect to be in a position to make a decision shortly with regard to that application.

Work is also under way on the development of the terminal, including the movement and relocation of peat to the Srahmore peat deposition site. First gas is expected early in 2007, and my specific consent is required for it.