AQW 2175/17-22

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 17/02/2020
Answered On Date: 24/02/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to what extent the decision to extend the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project Consultation period was influenced by the applicant.

Answer:

The decision to extend the consultation on the marine licence application, an Environmental Statement and Marine Environmental Conditions Update Report, was taken by the Department. The decision was not influenced by the applicant; however, they were advised that the Department was considering this option on 5 February.