Govt support for terminal in Kerry that would import fracked gas draws widespread criticism

The Government has been accused of hypocrisy as it is to back proposals for a Kerry-based Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal that would, if approved, facilitate the import of fracked gas from the US.

The move comes after the country has introduced a domestic ban on gas fracking. The European Commission is due to meet to consider approval for the Shannon LNG project near Ballylongford, with the government supporting the inclusion of the project on the EC’s Projects of Common Interest list.