Ireland is one of five EU member states that has no domestic gas storage.
Plans for a State-led LNG terminal have been granted Cabinet approval.
Liquified natural gas has long been opposed by some - but the government insists the terminal is necessary to act as a “gas reserve” as the country transitions to clean energy.
Ireland is one of five EU member states that has no domestic gas storage.
Tánaiste Simon Harris says while Ireland needs to become a world leader in exporting clean fuels, a gas reserve is also essential to keep the lights on and the heat going.

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