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Shannon LNG plant is now 'more important than ever' says MEP

BREXIT could well prove to be the game-changer that would see the proposed Shannon LNG plant at Ballylongford become reality, according to Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. “It is now more pressing than ever that we have Shannon LNG. It is of vital ...

04 Jul 2016 at 08:00

Environment

Hollywood weighs in but Government has not changed its stance on Shannon LNG

THE government has not changed its position on including the Shannon LNG plant on the list of European Projects of Common Interest (PCI) despite pressure from MEPs, TDs and environmental groups that it should withdraw the plant from the ...

24 Oct 2019 at 13:00

Planning

Future for proposed Shannon LNG plant down to planning extension

AN Bord Pleanála is currently considering whether or not to extend planning permission for the proposed Shannon LNG liquefied natural gas plant at the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank. But a grassroots campaign group, Not Here, Not ...

29 Apr 2018 at 10:00

Local News

Brexit threat underlines need for LNG project, claims MEP

THE threat of a British exit from the EU is another strong motivation to push ahead with the Shannon LNG project in order to protect Ireland’s energy security in the future, according to Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. Mr Kelly made ...

10 Apr 2016 at 08:30

Politics

Collins: Brexit represents an opportunity for LNG project

THE apparent failure of the plan to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on the Shannon Estuary near Ballylongford has been a huge blow to West Limerick, according to local Fianna Fail TD Niall Collins. However, Mr ...

18 Oct 2016 at 07:02

Environment

Inclusion on energy list means Shannon LNG plant could be fast-tracked despite objections

The Government has confirmed that it has put the Shannon LNG gas terminal forward for inclusion on a special EU energy list that critics warn will encourage the importation of fracked US gas into Ireland and the EU. A ...

18 Oct 2019 at 16:00

Environment

Proceeding with Shannon LNG project 'a joke', says MEP

PUSHING forward with the Shannon LNG Project is “a joke”, MEP Mick Wallace said this week when he also accused Fine Gael of being out of touch on environmental issues. According to the Independent MEP, a new study by ...

25 Jan 2020 at 13:45

Local News

Ex-Shannon Development boss slams regulator for delay to €600m West Limerick project

FORMER Shannon Development chief executive Dr Vincent Cunnane says he is “sceptical” whether the long-delayed Shannon LNG project will ever happen. And he has taken aim at the energy regulator for the long delays to ...

17 Sept 2016 at 18:41

Breaking News

Limerick still ahead in race for LNG plant

THE plan to develop the Shannon liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at Tarbert remains live even though another company, NextDecade, has announced plans to ship LNG into Cork harbour. “Our activities are continuing,” ...

04 Aug 2017 at 07:00

Planning

WATCH: Brexit may offer new hope for €500m Shannon LNG project

BREXIT may well prove to be the lifeline needed to get the long-stalled Shannon LNG plant off the ground. The €500m liquefied natural gas plant at Ballylongford will be crucial if Ireland is to avoid becoming the ...

21 Mar 2017 at 07:02

National News

Dependency on Russian oil leaves Europe open to 'blackmail', EU official tells Oireachtas

The EU official in charge of energy policy has said dependency on Russian oil has left Europe open to “blackmail”. Kadri Simson, European commissioner for energy, appeared before an Oireachtas committee to take ...

03 Jun 2022 at 12:15

$Pope joins anti-fracking crusade as more pressure comes on Shannon LNG project$

Environment

Pope joins anti-fracking crusade as more pressure comes on Shannon LNG project

FIRST it was the environmentalists and An Taisce. Then came heavy hitters like Mark Ruffalo aka The Hulk, documentary maker Michael Moore. Now Pope Francis and Cher have added their names to those opposed to ...

08 Nov 2019 at 10:00

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