Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2024
120. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the work of his Department on how the current public interest determination used to evaluate proposed projects properly takes into consideration the impacts that LNG facilities have on the climate, communities, and national security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23904/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraA strategic gas emergency reserve is required to provide resilience to the gas system to mitigate the consequences for society and our economy of a significant gas supply disruption in Ireland. Gas demand is expected to drop significantly through the course of the decade from 2030 and production of renewable gases are set to increase as well as the introduction of renewable gas compatible storage. This will enable security of supply benefits to be delivered without committing to a long-term dependence on natural gas.
As a final part of the review of Ireland’s energy security, my Department, in consultation with Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) will complete a detailed examination of the optimal approach to deliver the emergency gas reserve which will include consideration of proposed locations which meet the required site conditions.
