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Minister of State for Natural Resources outlines support for oil and gas drilling

June 29th, 2018 Climate and environmental groups have lashed out at the Minister of State for Natural Resources’ support for an increase in oil and gas drilling in Irish waters. Speaking at the Our Ocean Wealth Summit in Galway today, Seán Kyne, T.D. said that the Government’s long-term intention is Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 6 yearsJune 29, 2018 ago

Energy

The Scottish Government has banned fracking, says Energy Minister

October 6th, 2017 The Scottish Government has banned fracking following public outcry over the environmental risks and health hazards linked to the controversial industry. Earlier this week, Scotland’s Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse declared that the January 2015 moratorium on fracking will now be made permanent. Fracking, officially known as hydraulic Read more…

By James Orr, 7 yearsOctober 6, 2017 ago