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BREXIT AND IRELAND'S ENERGY SUPPLY

supply. Most importantly though, the The European Commission’s Projects project offers a ready-made solution
option of LNG imports could shield of Common Interest (PCI) offer to all of the above, and I believe
us against the effects of some of the probably the best solution as Brexit that it is time for political leadership
longer-term market uncertainty I have looms. The proposed Shannon LNG to ensure that the project comes
mentioned above. An LNG terminal terminal in Co. Kerry on our South- to fruition as soon as possible. The
would bring market flexibility and West coast has been identified as a more independent from the UK the
enhanced supply security for Ireland key project for the completion of the Irish economy can be, the better the
and ultimately contribute to further internal EU gas market, and in the prospects for the EU-27 as we face
eliminating our historical economic context of Brexit I feel that this project into two more years of Brexit
dependence on the United Kingdom. now becomes more of a priority. The negotiations. l

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