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"The TFEU Article 194(2) clearly states that energy policy is a matter for each individual Member State. It is important not to block the ability of Member States to make political choices on energy policy, as this is a clear area of subsidiarity. Shale extraction is an issue which I have followed very closely and, until we have the results of the environmental impact assessment studies, currently being carried out at national level, I intend to reserve my judgement on this matter. The Minister of State for Natural Resources, Fergus O’Dowd, reaffirmed to the Dáil that no decision will be made about commercial shale gas exploration until 2014 at the earliest. Until there is time to consider the research the Minister confirmed that ‘the use of hydraulic fracturing in exploration drilling will not be authorised’ in Ireland. At present I feel that I am not in a position to make an informed decision on shale extraction. I voted to keep an open mind on fracking and to respect the right of individual Member States to decide on their own energy policy."@en1
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