AQO 6621/11-15


Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim


Tabled Date: 04/09/2014
Answered On Date: 17/09/2014
Priority Written: No


Question:
To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for an update on the proposal to extend the natural gas network to Whitehead, County Antrim.


Answer:
The Utility Regulator and the natural gas industry have considered the possibility of bringing gas to Whitehead, and are continuing discussions with the aim of finding an economic option.The DETI Minister continues to support the development of the gas industry in Northern Ireland.