Written answers
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
Corrib Gas Field
Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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68. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for a delay in issuing the final regulatory approval to Shell E&P Ireland that will enable it to start producing gas from the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44662/15]
Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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On 18 August, 2015, Shell E&P Ireland Limited submitted an application to my Department for consent to operate the Corrib Gas Pipeline pursuant to section 40 of the Gas Act, 1976, as amended.
This application, which was supported by an Environmental Impact Statement and a Natura Impact Screening Statement, was the subject of a four week public consultation process. The views of prescribed bodies were also requested. All submissions received are being considered in the course of the assessment process.
Evaluation of the application is now at an advanced stage. On completion of the assessment process, my decision, together with supporting reports, will be published.
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