Minister of State Josepha Madigan has said despite the global uncertainty around fuel there is no shortage of gas in Ireland.
The Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown said the situation is "quite secure" and that it is is "prudent" for the Government to make sure contingency planning is done.
"It would be reckless for a government not to have a form of contingency planning in place, which it does."
She said there is co-operation with the EU regarding sharing of energy sources if required. Good relationships are important and a lot of conversations are going on behind the scenes to ensure there is no shock to the system in this regard, she explained.
She said she is not sure saving gas now will make any difference to the future as she made reference to a leaked report in the Independent on gas supplies.
"We don't want people panicking. People should be reassured the Government has a contingency plan in place."
However, she said, if a situation arises, there will be measures put in place.
Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin said the Government needs to be clear on how it handles the communication of the ongoing issue of energy use and supply.
The TD for Dublin Mid-West said there are people who have already dramatically reduced their energy usage who cannot afford their bills. He said he is not meeting anyone "out wasting energy" during this crisis.
"If there is going to be some set of plans to reduce or ration, I would urge Government to be clear and honest and not let leaks into newspapers."
Mr Ó Broin also said there should not be a proliferation of data centres.
People Before Profit's Paul Murphy said energy usage needs to be reduced across the economy and part of a rapid 'Just Transition'.
He said there is a danger that this crisis around oil and gas will justify investment in more fossil fuel infrastructure.
He gave suggestions of how energy usage can be reduced. "Let's offer, as an emergency measure, free green public transport. Get people out of their cars and into public transport. Let's roll out a retrofitting scheme."
He also raised the importance of price control for energy agencies and the Government has that power and should use it.
Mr Ó Broin said the Government still has not taken action on home heating oil and VAT, while other EU countries pressed ahead on that.
