Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the publication date of the joint study on natural gas storage and liquefied natural gas on an all-island basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10585/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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In February 2007, my Department, in conjunction with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for Northern Ireland (DETINI), commissioned a joint study on a common approach to All-Island natural gas storage and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The report was completed and submitted to both Departments in December.

The study assesses the medium to long-term position with regard to security of natural gas supply on an all-island basis, considers the scope for a common approach on natural gas storage and LNG with a view to optimising that position and makes recommendations accordingly. The recommendations of the study are currently being jointly examined by both Departments, North and South, the Commission for Energy Regulation and the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation. A date for joint publications will be agreed between us shortly.