Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Fracking is not a sustainable way to obtain fuel, but until we are able to produce enough energy via sustainable sources, it should be allowed

I only support fracking if the country needs to and requires money if the country is doing poorly economically.

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.

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

No, we should look research less harmful options but I understand this can't be immediately stopped without a replacement option in place.

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

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.

Yes but only as a short term solution to the energy crisis. We should pursue more sustainable energy resources

Is there a more sustainable way of extracting oil and other materials from the earth without damaging it

i think the amount of fracking should be reduced as it is both beneficial and harmful to the country and planet

I do not support it of it will in any way effect the landscape of our country or permanently change it.

I’m on the fence!

Yes but also increase renewables so it can be passed out

What do you mean

No we could just buy oil and gas from Iran

No we shoul buy Oil and Gas From Russia

Yes, we don't have any cheap renewable energy, poor people need non renewable energy because it's cheaper for them

No and Buy Gas and Oil From Russia in Rubles

No, Ireland has enough offshore gas for 30 years of increasing energy needs

Do not know enough on the situation

Only in less populated areas and only if it is going to benefit our own country and reduce Oil & Gas charges for our population.

No, it is too damaging to water sources

Yes, until we are fully ready to convert to renewables

Discoveries should be reserved as a rainy day energy source

Yes, but within a plan that balances transition to a greener energy production with energy prices and global economic climate

Yes, as long as it’s safe for the people and the land

Yes, if regulated and the company is accountable for potential damages, and if the oil sources are state owned.

Can you think of a time when an environmental issue affected your life or that of your community, and how does that influence your view on fracking?

If a friend argued that fracking is essential for economic growth, how would you respond, considering both the environment and job creation?

Yes, only while we find more sustainable energy resources and not in heavily populated areas

Do you think technological advancements can make fracking safer and more environmentally friendly, or should we focus on alternative resources?

What is a change you would be willing to make to your current lifestyle if it meant reducing the negative impacts of energy extraction?

If you had to choose between lower energy costs or environmental protection, which would you pick, and what informs your decision?

Yes, but limit it and encourage more renewable alternatives

Considering the global demand for energy, how do you balance the need for oil and gas with the potential risks to the environment?

What values or priorities do you think should guide our energy production choices in the face of climate change and why?

Have you or someone you know experienced any direct impact from fracking, and if so, what was that impact?

How would you feel if a fracking site was set up near your community, and what concerns or benefits come to mind?

Yes, when reasonable case can be made for little to no environmental damage.

How do you envision the ideal energy future, and what role does non-renewable energy play in that vision?