Written answers
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Programme for Government
Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment 'As Ireland moves towards carbon neutrality, we do not believe that it makes sense to develop LNG gas import terminals importing fracked gas, accordingly we shall withdraw the Shannon LNG terminal from the EU Projects of Common Interest list in 2021. We do not support the importation of fracked gas and shall develop a policy statement to establish that approach.' [18456/23]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas set out that pending the outcome of the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems, it would not be appropriate for Ireland to permit or proceed with the development of any LNG terminals.
The review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and gas systems is focused on the period to 2030, but in the context of ensuring a sustainable transition up to 2050. A range of measures to mitigate the risks identified as part of the review were examined in the technical analysis accompanying the Department's consultation document published in September 2022. The Department received over 450 submissions from a broad range of individuals and organisations in response to the consultation. The consultation responses were reviewed and analysed, and they have provided important insights on a number of aspects such as risks, mitigation options and policy measures. I will bring recommendations arising from the review to Government in Q2 for its consideration.
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