Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2024
119. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the legislative or regulatory frameworks in place to allow Ireland to fulfil its commitment to ban fracked gas imports into the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23903/24]
View answerIn May 2021, the Government approved the ‘Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas’ which states “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 the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with”. The statement remains in place until the review of energy security has been completed in full, following consideration by Government on the optimal approach to deliver a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve.
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) will complete a detailed examination of the optimal approach to deliver the emergency gas reserve based on specific criteria determined by my Department. The optimal approach will be determined by the Government’s continued commitment to the three policy objectives of sustainability, affordability and security.
