The Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte insists that any decision on potential fracking in Ireland is at least a year or more away.
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It comes amid growing concern over the highly controversial practice of extracting gas from shale as exploratory works take place across several parts of Ireland including in the Clare Basin.
There are fears that fracking or hydrolic fracturing could negatively impact on the county’s tourism and food based industries.
Speaking on Clare Fm’s Morning Focus Minister Pat Rabbitte, says the issue must be addressed scientifically and independently but no decision has been made
