Menu
05/12/2008
Chaos At Corrib Talks
The Government sponsored talks on the controversial Corrib gas project have reportedly descended into chaos.
The first hearing began behind closed doors with opponents of the North Mayo Shell development boycotting the event. Protestors then arranged another meeting next door.
Shell have accused the Energy Minister Eamon Ryan of refusing to tackle mistakes made in the eight-year long battle to open the off-shore gas field and coastal refinery.
Protestor Maura Harrington, who famously held a 10-day hunger strike over the project, claimed the forum would not address the real concerns.
"While Minster Eamon Ryan accepted that undoubted mistakes have been made in relation to this project, it seems that he doesn't want these mistakes to be discussed and corrected," she said.
"This forum is not allowed to address the health concerns of the people of the area, the unsuitability of Bellanaboy as a refinery site or the great give-away of our gas and oil."
(DW)
The first hearing began behind closed doors with opponents of the North Mayo Shell development boycotting the event. Protestors then arranged another meeting next door.
Shell have accused the Energy Minister Eamon Ryan of refusing to tackle mistakes made in the eight-year long battle to open the off-shore gas field and coastal refinery.
Protestor Maura Harrington, who famously held a 10-day hunger strike over the project, claimed the forum would not address the real concerns.
"While Minster Eamon Ryan accepted that undoubted mistakes have been made in relation to this project, it seems that he doesn't want these mistakes to be discussed and corrected," she said.
"This forum is not allowed to address the health concerns of the people of the area, the unsuitability of Bellanaboy as a refinery site or the great give-away of our gas and oil."
(DW)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
01 August 2012
Shell Machine Blocks Roads In Mayo
A single large truck is blocking the intersection of the L1203 and R314 roads, in North Co. Mayo. The truck was carrying part of a tunnelling machine destined for work on the Corrib gas project. The truck got into difficulty while negotiating a turn at the junction, near Glenamoy Bridge.
Shell Machine Blocks Roads In Mayo
A single large truck is blocking the intersection of the L1203 and R314 roads, in North Co. Mayo. The truck was carrying part of a tunnelling machine destined for work on the Corrib gas project. The truck got into difficulty while negotiating a turn at the junction, near Glenamoy Bridge.
09 November 2007
Refinery Protestors Arrested
Protestors who have been physically blocking access to a refinery site have been arrested this morning. They were detained during sporadic scuffles that have been taking place at the Corrib Gas project refinery site at Bellanaboy in Co Mayo.
Refinery Protestors Arrested
Protestors who have been physically blocking access to a refinery site have been arrested this morning. They were detained during sporadic scuffles that have been taking place at the Corrib Gas project refinery site at Bellanaboy in Co Mayo.
04 August 2008
Pipeline Protest Costs Gardaí €11 million
Gardaí have spent €11 million on overtime wages while trying to suppress protests over the controversial Shell gas pipeline. Reports on Monday revealed the €11 million bill for garda overtime payments as protestors at the Corrib gas site.
Pipeline Protest Costs Gardaí €11 million
Gardaí have spent €11 million on overtime wages while trying to suppress protests over the controversial Shell gas pipeline. Reports on Monday revealed the €11 million bill for garda overtime payments as protestors at the Corrib gas site.
01 June 2009
Charges Follow Shell Protest
Eight people have been arrested following a protest at the Shell compound in Glengad, Co Mayo. The arrests were made after over 100 protestors took part in a demonstration against the work of the Shell facility in the area, and some attempted to gain entry through security fencing.
Charges Follow Shell Protest
Eight people have been arrested following a protest at the Shell compound in Glengad, Co Mayo. The arrests were made after over 100 protestors took part in a demonstration against the work of the Shell facility in the area, and some attempted to gain entry through security fencing.
02 February 2009
Flogas Announces Nationwide Expansion Plans
Flogas has announced plans to roll out a natural gas service for commercial customers throughout Ireland, following a successful pilot launch in the North-East. Nature's Best in Drogheda was its first customer and in the past six months, the company has saved 35% on its natural gas bills.
Flogas Announces Nationwide Expansion Plans
Flogas has announced plans to roll out a natural gas service for commercial customers throughout Ireland, following a successful pilot launch in the North-East. Nature's Best in Drogheda was its first customer and in the past six months, the company has saved 35% on its natural gas bills.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
