Written answers
Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Energy Infrastructure
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his recent comments regarding commercially owned LNG terminals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19039/23]
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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141. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what motivated his recent comments regarding commercially owned LNGs (details supplied); if this was predominantly driven by economic considerations; how this was influenced by the consultation period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19040/23]
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the consultation period regarding commercially owned LNG terminals, and how this influenced his recent comments regarding commercially owned LNG terminals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19041/23]
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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143. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his recently comments regarding LNG terminals (details supplied) and how he believes this will impact achieving emissions targets; the steps, if any, that will be taken to mitigate this impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19042/23]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 to 143, inclusive, together.
The Government's Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas sets 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 the coming months.
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