Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 536: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the pipeline and refinery scheme (details supplied) projected for the area of Kilcommon, Erris, County Mayo has his full backing. [22583/07]

Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 537: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has an intention of having a formal meeting with representatives of the local community in Kilcommon, Erris, County Mayo to discuss a scheme (details supplied) to install a gas refinery and high pressure pipeline in their midst; and if so, if he will provide a time when such a meeting might take place. [22585/07]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 and 537 together.

The Corrib Gas Project, including the constituent pipeline and terminal, is an infrastructural development of major national importance.

Since my appointment as Minister I have met with a wide range of stakeholders involved in the project, including the developers, individuals who are interested in the project and people from the local community. As the project advances I am open to continuing my engagement with representatives of the local community in relation to matters that relate to my regulatory role.