Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 19 Sept

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 41 questions · 200 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 74–64

Voted for 1 Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Did not vote 3 Colm Burke · Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Voted against 1 Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 3 Colm Burke · Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Abstained 2 Pádraig O'Sullivan · Thomas Gould

Did not vote 3 Colm Burke · Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 1 Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Did not vote 3 Colm Burke · Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 0 votes · 10 questions · 56 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Environment 4 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the emergency meeting of the energy Ministers of the 27 member states of the European Union on 9 September 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45775/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan in County Cork from 1 January 2022 to the 31 August 2022; the number of premises connected including schools and Broadband Connection Points during this timeframe in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45776/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of the changes that have occurred within the National Cyber Security Centre since the illegal Russian war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33653/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that have been taken to help consumers deal with the cost of energy; the further measures that will be introduced. [44997/22]
Transport 2 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on stakeholder engagement on the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; if he will outline the implementation of the plan going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46182/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if the public transport fares reduction will be extended beyond 31 December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46183/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to increasing inheritance tax thresholds given the increase in house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46185/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if financial supports for working from home will be increased given the increase in the cost of utilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46184/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if consideration will be given to increasing overseas aid with a view to reaching 0.7% of GNI as set out in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45614/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if sufficient funding will be provided to an association (details supplied) to continue a programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45609/22]

New lobbying 56 returns

Nursing Homes Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Inflationary Pressures- NHI made several representations to government outlining the urgent crisis in the nursing home sector caused by the current cost environment and the need for the state to resource the sector with a funding mechanism.
- Representation to Deputy Colm Burke regarding continued failure by the State to address the failure of the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Fair Deal) pricing mechanism to encompass the reality of nursing home resident care costs, as per the Department of Health review of the scheme in 2015 and numerous independent analyses stating it is not fit commensurate with the reality of care costs. The representation cited the Review of Pricing System for Long Term Residential Care Facilities, published b
- Representation to Deputy Colm Burke regarding the extraordinary increase in costs being incurred by private and voluntary nursing homes and urgent requirement for State intervention to alleviate extreme pressures upon nursing homes in providing specialised care. Extreme cost pressures have resulted in the closure of nursing homes and NHI advocated for urgent Government response to stem the closures.
Bassline Strategy Ltd Health
- Advocacy based on Croí’s National Survey on Echocardiography Services
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Implementation of Budget 2022 commitment to roll out free contraception to women aged 17-25 years
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Tobacco policy in Ireland
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Cuala Senior Care Limited · 2 returns Health
- Requests to raise Dail PQs in relation to home care policy developments
- Invitation to meet to discuss issues of concern to home care sector
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Letter requesting support for National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020
- Commentary re Health Committee meeting of 22 Jun
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Improvements for carers in budget 2022
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Cross-party briefing in Leinster House concerning Ireland's response to supporting Ukrainian nationals who have arrived in Ireland since February 2022
Gibney Communications Health
- To highlight the importance of the Low Risk Weekly Guidelines, and the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion to provide an overview of the industry proposal for a Shared Rural Network & other key policy areas supporting competitiveness and growth.
FTI Consulting · 2 returns Health
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals held introductory meetings to discuss Jazz’s operations in Ireland and the Company’s approach to cannabinoid science and development of regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines.
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals reached out to a number of DPO’s requesting an introductory meeting to discuss the Company’s approach to cannabinoid science and development of regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines.
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Challenges and opportunities for business countrywide
Mental Health Reform · 3 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Mental Health Reform's Pre-Budget Submission
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022, Reform of the Mental Health Act 2001, Launch of Dual Diagnosis and Dual Recovery Research Report
- Pre-Budget Submission Launch for Budget 2023
JKS Communications Health
- AV Room Meeting in Leinster House for Neurological Alliance of Ireland
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- We are asking that, in Budget 2023, the Department of Education: Maintain the €20m investment in books for children and young people, commit to a timeline on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in its Report on Leaving Certificate Reform, in particular: All schools should have a School Library, School Librarian and full access to the School Digital Library Service, and to expand the number of JCSP libraries
Macra na Feirme · 10 returns Budgetary matters · Finance · Agriculture
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Youth Work Funding
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - VAT Review
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
Uplift Health
- Communications re National Maternity Hospital
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Engagement on issues of concern relating to recruitment and other challenges affecting the home care sector in Ireland
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC · 2 returns Health
- Briefing on AstraZeneca's Covid-19 treatments
- High Tech medicines policy in Ireland
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Attendance at a dinner by Chair of our Cork Region
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Wrote to members of the Oireachtas Autism, Health and Disability Matters Committee expressing our concern at the proposal to exclude Autistic people from the CAMHS prescribing audit
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT report on the rights, needs and experiences of foreign national and minority ethnic groups in prison
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Invitation to a briefing on new research regarding parents, in the context of the Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme and ongoing public education & awareness work
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- Currently, most students in HECA member HEIs are unable to avail of either the SUSI or FSD. The proposed amendment provides an opportunity for students attending HECA member HEIs who are awarded designated institutions of higher education status under the HEA Bill to access SUSI and FSD.
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health · Social Protection
- HSE Service Plan 2022
- Pre-Budget Submission 2023
- Maternity Leave entitlements
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- National and EU legislation re fossil gas infrastructure
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocacy on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland, 221 Plus group, Equality for Children, Rainbow Families Equality Network, Irish Gay Dads & Independent Living. Main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy.
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting requests to discuss the detail of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' which outlines how existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field should be repurposed for the offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs)
MSD Health
- Access to Medicines

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 13 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Environment 5 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagement he has had with the Minister for Finance regarding a windfall tax on energy companies’ earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45676/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on his Department’s policy on supporting the development of anaerobic digestion plans for electricity production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45675/22]
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department is considering the installation of solar panels in schools as a form of energy for schools for heating and water as a potential cost-saving measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46154/22]
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider increasing grants for the installation of solar panels in domestic settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46155/22]
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the consultation on private wire direct-line renewables will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46156/22]
Transport 3 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied) whose taxi license lapsed due to a serious illness and who now wishes to renew the license but is having difficulty doing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45898/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with an industry (details supplied) in advance of Budget 2023; if additional supports will be offered in view of the significant pressures on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46201/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will retain the reduced public transport fares to help with the cost of living in 2023; if his Department has considered reducing the public transport fares even further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46200/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the measures that she will implement to ensure that the delays endured since October 2021 by retired members of the Cork Education and Training Board do not happen again (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45637/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education when a student (details supplied) in County Cork who is approved under the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs will be provided with transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45822/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if the VAT rate of 9% for the tourism and hospitality sector will be extended beyond February 2023 in view of the cost-of-living crisis and the pressures facing businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46194/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance when he will bring forward his proposals on reforming the credit union policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46193/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the additional workload that community welfare officers are facing due to the huge demand for the additional needs payment; if additional staff will be recruited to help with the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46157/22]

New lobbying 48 returns

Cuala Senior Care Limited Communications
- Information on current challenges and suggestions in relation to solutions
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Contacting members of the Dáil Eireann education committee on an upcoming Fórsa presentation to the committee on the union's campaign to increase the minimum qualification standards for SNAs.
Rare Diseases Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Letter requesting support for National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020
- Commentary re Health Committee meeting of 22 Jun
- Support for establishment of cross-party rare diseases group
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Improvements for carers in budget 2023
- Improvements for carers in budget 2022
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
Gibney Communications · 2 returns Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on research and development in physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
- To highlight the Drinkaware commissioned research on Parents, Alcohol and Covid-19
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Visit by Padraig O'Sullivan to Jigsaw Cork
Apple Distribution International Ltd. Education and Training
- Introductory meeting and discussion around how technology can support education
Technological Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training
- Progressing A Unified Tertiary System for Learning, Skills and Knowledge
- Submission to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education: mental health in tertiary education
Huruma CLG Housing
- Met with Mr Padraig O'Sullivan TD and informed him of Wellspring Residential & Aftercare Services and plans to raise the profile of Wellsprings as a charity. Invited him to anniversary event and for clarity around the procedure to invite An Taoiseach to the event. Invited Cllr Deirdre Forde, Holly Cairns, TD and An Taoiseach Michael Martin via email to the anniversary event.
Pfizer · 3 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- PMB re orphan medicines, Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2021
- COVID-19 Trips waiver - vaccines and therapeutics
- Pfizer COVID-19 anti-viral treatment
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Education and Training
- Budget 2023 submission for increased funding for digital, hybrid and flexible learning
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- We are asking that, in Budget 2023, the Department of Education: Maintain the €20m investment in books for children and young people, commit to a timeline on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in its Report on Leaving Certificate Reform, in particular: All schools should have a School Library, School Librarian and full access to the School Digital Library Service, and to expand the number of JCSP libraries
Macra na Feirme · 8 returns Agriculture
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- High Tech medicines policy in Ireland
Ibec · 2 returns Education and Training · Finance
- Ibec priorities regarding the National Training Fund
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Marc Coleman Budgetary matters
- General thought leadership on use of public funds and economic isues
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Engaged with members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism
- Wrote to members of the Oireachtas Autism, Health and Disability Matters Committee expressing our concern at the proposal to exclude Autistic people from the CAMHS prescribing audit
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Attendance at a dinner by Chair of our Cork Region
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited · 2 returns Education and Training
- Letter to Committee members regarding Drinkaware's support of the National Framework on Involving Young Adults in Decision Making/the updating of the RSE curriculum, in the context of the Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme and ongoing public education & awareness work
- Follow up email regarding the briefing on new research regarding parents, in the context of the Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme and ongoing public education & awareness work
FTI Consulting Trade
- Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping market.
Young Social Innovators Education and Training
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. The value of social innovation education and the benefits it brings for young people, communities and wider society were outlined to the Committee. Follow up email to Oireachtas Committe members and a follow up email to the Minister for Education.
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Joint recommendations on energy poverty and energy pollution
- National and EU legislation re fossil gas infrastructure
Energia Group ROI Holdings DAC Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting requests to discuss the detail of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' which outlines how existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field should be repurposed for the offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs)
MSD Health
- Access to Medicines
Epilepsy Ireland Education and Training
- Seeking details around the eligibility criteria for deferred sittings of the Leaving Cert exams and highlighting issues with the eligibility criteria when announced.

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 8 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Transport 4 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if BusConnects in Cork will be a cashless system. [46245/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the status of a light rail system in Cork; and the stations that will be on the northside of Cork city. [46246/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with third level universities in Cork to install park and ride facility on the northside. [36771/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with BusConnects Cork to ensure that rural areas in Cork benefit from the scheme. [45089/22]
Environment 2 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has considered a directive to install PV or solar panels on public buildings; and if he will support community groups and sporting organisations to do same. [45673/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the National Broadband Plan in Cork. [45671/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the ongoing review into the planning system, which will result in the consolidation and reform of the Planning and Development Act 2000, will include engagement on the merits of the current performance system in comparison with the more globally utilised conformance system. [46218/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to her Department requesting funding from a school (details supplied) to ensure an adequate hall space for its new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46153/22]

New lobbying 23 returns

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- Amendment to Part M of the Building Regulations to provide for wheelchair liveable housing
Heneghan PR Housing
- Pre budget submission
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To highlight the Drinkaware commissioned research on Parents, Alcohol and Covid-19
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Macra na Feirme · 10 returns Budgetary matters · Finance · Agriculture
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Youth Work Funding
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - VAT Review
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT report on the rights, needs and experiences of foreign national and minority ethnic groups in prison
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Housing
- Electoral Reform Bill
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- National and EU legislation re fossil gas infrastructure
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health · Finance
- Alcohol Treatment Services
- Submission on Budget 2023
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting requests to discuss the detail of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' which outlines how existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field should be repurposed for the offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs)