Brian Ó Gallachóir: Gas infrastructure is needed while we wean off fossil fuels 

The granting of planning permission for a new gas power plant in North Kerry has had mixed reactions. It's necessary, for now, but only if it's used to wean us off fossil fuels safely, writes Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir

The approval of planning permission to Shannon LNG to build a new gas-fired electricity power plant between Tarbert and Ballylongford in Co Kerry has received very mixed reactions.

The recent decision by An Bórd Pleanála to approve planning permission to Shannon LNG to build a new gas-fired electricity power plant between Tarbert and Ballylongford in Co Kerry has received very mixed reactions.

Some have welcomed the decision, citing positive employment and economic benefits, while others question the decision, expressing concern about the negative impacts for Ireland’s climate obligations.