LNG is a carbon-intensive fossil fuel, and building new infrastructure for imports is viewed as a backward step against the goal of moving away from fossil fuels.
Concerns about energy security in Ireland have prompted a debate about developing LNG terminal facilities despite their associated risks, such as reliance on fracking.
Opponents of LNG argue that establishing a facility might pressure the country to use it regularly, potentially leading to a long-term dependence on fossil fuels.
The Programme for Government expresses that developing LNG import terminals for fracked gas conflicts with the commitment to carbon neutrality, highlighting the complexity of the issue.
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