Fracking is the process of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which fractures the rock and allows the oil or gas to flow out to a well. In 2014, Italy's Emilia-Romagna region banned fracking after a report found that it may have caused two earthquakes that killed 26 people in 2012. Opponents of fracking argue that fracking is dangerous and environmentally damaging because of it uses high-pressured, chemically treated water to blast apart rock to release the gas trapped inside. Proponents of fracking argue that it will make Ireland more energy dependent and less susceptible to global oil prices.
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Yes, but fracking is not a technique that would be commercially viable with Ireland's geologic properties. The question should be more broadly about becoming self sufficient in the medium term for our hydrocarbon needs.
@9ZT6YMW2mos2MO
Do not know enough about topic, believe in environmental regulation and protecting the climate, however, not doing it at all will mean we need to get this energy from other countries that may not regulate at all which doesn't help the problem, ultimatley reduce reliance on these resources is the best option
@9ZT4KS52mos2MO
No, we should look research less harmful options but I understand this can't be immediately stopped without a replacement option in place.
@9ZJ6XD82mos2MO
Yes and no. We should increase oversight, there is lots of corruption within the oil industry. We should also pursue more sustainable ways of producing energy as oil is a finite resource and we must protect our environment to ensure we have a future
@9ZHYV9X2mos2MO
It seems a bit silly to do so when we don't have any available oil to frack, unless you know something I don't and there is a load under the Burren.
@9ZGJ7LR2mos2MO
Yes but only as a short term solution to the energy crisis. We should pursue more sustainable energy resources
@9ZDW5P92mos2MO
Is there a more sustainable way of extracting oil and other materials from the earth without damaging it
@9YNFWHH2mos2MO
i think the amount of fracking should be reduced as it is both beneficial and harmful to the country and planet
@9K486Y811mos11MO
I do not support it of it will in any way effect the landscape of our country or permanently change it.
@8RKVDVS4yrs4Y
Yes but also increase renewables so it can be passed out
@98T535X2yrs2Y
No we could just buy oil and gas from Iran
@98G7K2D2yrs2Y
No we shoul buy Oil and Gas From Russia
@97ZZYBW2yrs2Y
Yes, we don't have any cheap renewable energy, poor people need non renewable energy because it's cheaper for them
@97YKM2H2yrs2Y
No and Buy Gas and Oil From Russia in Rubles
@97Y94ZP2yrs2Y
No, Ireland has enough offshore gas for 30 years of increasing energy needs
@96M78H92yrs2Y
Do not know enough on the situation
@9BZH9B62yrs2Y
Only in less populated areas and only if it is going to benefit our own country and reduce Oil & Gas charges for our population.
@99L8Y6M2yrs2Y
No, it is too damaging to water sources
@96QKJMZ2yrs2Y
Yes, until we are fully ready to convert to renewables
@94G88R5Social Democrats2yrs2Y
Discoveries should be reserved as a rainy day energy source
@945SF5Y2yrs2Y
Yes, but within a plan that balances transition to a greener energy production with energy prices and global economic climate
@8Z2BW5SSocial Democrats3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it’s safe for the people and the land
@93ZLLPN2yrs2Y
Yes, if regulated and the company is accountable for potential damages, and if the oil sources are state owned.
@93JPYHY3yrs3Y
Yes, but limit it and encourage more renewable alternatives
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@8PGZTFZ4yrs4Y
Yes, only while we find more sustainable energy resources and not in heavily populated areas
@928B7JH3yrs3Y
Yes, when reasonable case can be made for little to no environmental damage.
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