§ Mr. Beggsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps are being taken to arrest the loss of confidence of gas users in Northern Ireland due to the uncertainty of the Kinsale gas project.
§ Mr. ButlerThe assessment of factors involving price and potential market, which could affect the prospects for the supply of natural gas for Northern Ireland, is being undertaken as a matter of urgency in order to minimise uncertainty regarding the project.
§ Mr. Beggsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if final agreement has yet been reached with the Government of the Irish Republic on the terms and conditions under which gas from Kinsale would be supplied in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. ButlerA contract between the Northern Ireland Gas Company and the Irish Gas Board for the supply of natural gas has been prepared but not signed pending the assessment of factors adversely affecting price and potential market which have recently emerged.