Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the Shannon LNG project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38078/16]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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Earlier this year I met with a delegation of TDs and subsequently my officials met with other relevant stakeholders to discuss the Shannon LNG project. On 7 October 2016 I provided an update to TDs where I outlined the position.

I and indeed previous Ministers have supported this project, as appropriate, given that it would enhance Ireland's security of supply. This support is in line with the Programme for Government. In addition, as part of our actions under the Energy White Paper, my Department will shortly set up a group to examine Ireland's resilience to a long term gas disruption.  The potential for LNG will form part of this analysis.

It is important to understand that this is a commercial, private sector project, the implementation of which is ultimately the responsibility of the project promoters.  Final investment decisions for the Shannon LNG project are a matter for the project promoters to take.