To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the rational for extending the recent consultation on the application for a Marine Licence for Islandmagee Gas Storage Project.

The Department received a letter alleging shortcomings with the public notice advertising the consultation on the updated application, Environmental Statement and Marine Environmental Conditions Update Report for the proposed Islandmagee Gas Storage project.

Following a review of the notice, the Department decided to re-advertise and extend the consultation using an amended notice.

DAERA has contacted all respondents informing them of the revised consultation closing date of 27 March 2020. Respondents have also been advised that while they do not have to make a further response, they can use this period to add any additional comments in support of their views.