Plans to build an LNG terminal in North Kerry will make Ireland's climate goals "virtually impossible" to reach, according to an environmental group.
The Stop Shannon LNG coalition gathered outside the Dáil this afternoon, calling on the government to halt plans for the terminal.
Shannon LNG was refused permission to build a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Tarbert/Ballylongford landbank in September 2023, but this refusal was then quashed by the High Court.
In March, the government removed its policy statement which had banned the development of private LNG facilities.
Shannon LNG’s previous planning application has since been reactivated, meaning it’s back before An Coimisiún Pleanála for decision; that decision is due by 22nd September.
Earlier this month, An Coimisiún Pleanála sought clarity from the Environment Minister, Darragh O’Brien, to ask what the current policy means for Shannon LNG’s planning application.
Submissions or observations from the Minister must be returned by August 7th.
Climate activists gathered outside the Dáil today calling on the government to reject plans for a privately-owned LNG terminal on the Tarbert/Ballylongford landbank.
Thomas Morelli from the Stop Shannon LNG Coalition is demanding clarity from the government:
