The controversial Shannon LNG gas terminal is a step closer after a vote today in the European Parliament. MEPs today voted down a motion objecting to a list of priority energy projects across the EU. Critics say it goes against climate targets and will lead to fracked gas being imported from the US. MEPs today voted against a Green Group objection to the list. Ms O'Sullivan said: "In Ireland's case it's bringing fracked gas from Pennsylvania in the US into Shannon in Ireland.

Source: Irish Examiner February 12, 2020 13:52 UTC