Shannon LNG terminal refused as it is 'contrary to government policy' on fracked gas

The mayor of Kerry, Jim Finucane, said the board’s decision was 'incomprehensible'

The Ballylongford Tarbert landbank, the proposed location of Shannon LNG Ltd's LNG terminal. Picture: Domnick Walsh

An Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse permission to build an Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal on the Shannon Estuary near Ballylongford in Kerry has been described is a major blow to Ireland’s future energy security.

The board said its majority 8:2 decision was based on government policy on the importation of fracked gas, that it would be inappropriate to permit or proceed with the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland pending the review of energy supply.