Offshore operators say the success of the Kinsale and Corrib gas fields must be repeated

Companies exploring for oil and gas off the Irish coast say policies and regulations are needed to encourage a repeat the success of the Kinsale and the Corrib fields and prevent the Irish economy becoming reliant on energy imports via Britain.

The Irish Offshore Operators’ Association (IOOA) said the decommissioning of the Kinsale Head gas fields as it reaches the end of its life underlines the need for the new Government to provide leadership on energy, with policies which meet international commitments on climate action while also ensuring Ireland has the power for a vibrant economy.