https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2022/03/12/call-to-explore-potential-of-extending-mayos-corrib-gas-field/ Call to explore potential of extending Mayo's Corrib Gas Field
The government has been asked to explore the prospect of extending Mayo's Corrib Gas Field.
The site, off the Belmullet coastline, currently produces 40% of Ireland's gas supply.
Senator Tim Lombard said the matter needs to be examined in the context of considering the country's energy security and where Ireland fits into it with its own energy security policy.
The Fine Gael representative stated: "Is it appropriate or logical for us to be importing oil or gas from Russia? Is that going to be our long-term aim?