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Community halts Shell

category mayo | environment | news report author Tuesday February 12, 2008 16:18author by matilda Report this post to the editors

Survey work stopped, more trucks blocked...community continues to protect the land
Broadhaven SPA-threatened by Shell
Broadhaven SPA-threatened by Shell

Survey work was halted
This morning survey work stopped when members of the community questioned Ollie Murray (Shell Community Liason Officer) on whether he had the necessary permission. He is a man of few words and our questions were met with his mantra of ‘I don’t know, contact RPS’. ‘’Do you have the RPS number? No. ‘’. It was a beautiful day and whilst we were waiting for the RPS engineer to ring back with details (at 22.00pm he still hasn’t), the surveyor admired the view of the pristine bay in Glengad. No survey work was undertaken. The bore hoels illegally constructed 5 months ago are still there, despite Minister John Gormley ordering their removal asp.

Blockading of trucks
Of course the community are still attempting to slow down construction on the Shell refinery site. Blockades happen as much as possible; last week workers were once again blockaded and today lorries were blocked from entering. When the authorities fail to protect the community and the Special Protected Area, the community have no choice but to actively do it ourselves. For reasons of health, safety and environmental protection, we cannot let this refinery be built at Ballinaboy.

’People are entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature. Environmental issues are best handled with the participation of all concerned citizens. Development today must not undermine the development and environmental needs of present and future generations.’ Local Agenda 21

5 months later and illegal work remains
5 months later and illegal work remains

 #   Title   Author   Date 
   Such admired preserverance of the community!     Nora    Tue Feb 12, 2008 17:31 
   look at this place     Chrissie    Tue Feb 12, 2008 21:13 
   Natural Environment in Ireland is indeed paradise on earth!     Nora    Wed Feb 13, 2008 17:26 
   damage to the environment     katiem    Fri Feb 15, 2008 00:31 
   Little hole     Seán Ryan    Fri Feb 15, 2008 13:11 
   has anyone...     Sean    Fri Feb 15, 2008 14:37 
   SAC at Glengad     Maura Harrington    Fri Feb 15, 2008 21:55 


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