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Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2016
- Sponsor
- Martin Kenny · Sinn Féin
- Introduced
- 2 Jun 2016
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2024
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Bans unconventional gas exploration and extraction (fracking) in Ireland.
- Requires public consultation and 'social clauses' before granting oil/gas leases.
- Mandates annual Oireachtas Joint Committee review of all active leases.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage32nd Dáil2 Jun 2016
Debates
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