Planning refusal for Shannon LNG Terminal challenging Ireland's credibility, hears Limerick Chamber awards

Limerick Chamber President Miriam O’Connor warned that investors would look to Europe despite Ireland’s "unrivalled" opportunity for offshore wind

Pictured at Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner & Regional Business Awards, attended by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, were L-R Dee Ryan, CEO Limerick Chamber, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Country Head for Carelon Global Solutions Ireland, John Patrick Shaw, Prof Vincent Cunnane, President TUS and Miriam O'Connor, Limerick Chamber President. Pic Arthur Ellis.

Inconsistency between the Government’s commitment to build a new floating LNG storage facility and An Bord Pleanala’s decision to refuse planning permission for an LNG terminal on the Shannon Estuary has challenged Ireland’s credibility among international investors, outgoing Limerick Chamber President Miriam O’Connor has stated.

Speaking at the Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner & Regional Business Awards, attended by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Ms O’Connor said that despite Ireland’s "unrivalled" opportunity for offshore wind, investors will look to Europe if planning woes continue.