Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 261: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that all outstanding relevant matters in respect of the Corrib gas pipeline have been resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/07]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 262: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options in respect of the alternative routes for the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18305/07]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 263: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects produce from the Corrib gas field to be available to the commercial and domestic sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18306/07]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 263, inclusive, together.

While I understand that the developer is considering options in relation to the possible modification of the route of the onshore pipeline I have not as yet received an application from the developer in this regard. Any significant modification of the pipeline route would require my approval under Section 40 of the Gas Act 1976. Approval of An Bord Pleanála would also be required under the Strategic Infrastructure Act 2006. In the circumstances it would be inappropriate for me to have a preference for a particular route.

The developer anticipates that first gas may be available from the field in late 2009.