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Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Shell thwarted again as Erris land war continues
Shell have again been thwarted in their attemps to enter on lands in the Rossport area of North Mayo to undertake preparatory work on the laying of the upstream pipeline for the Bellanaboy gas terminal, writes Christy Loftus.
On Wednesday last, Shell representatives attempted to go onto lands to access their way-leaves but were prevented from doing so by a number of local landowners. A similar attempt on Thursday on other lands was also met with concerted opposition.
Shell has a High Court order directing the landowners to allow access and it now seems likely that further legal action will be necessary to secure access.
Gardai were present in the area when the Shell personnel attempted to go onto the lands but the exchanges were “peaceful”
This is the third time Shell has met with opposition from the landowner. But this protest takes on more serious implications because of the High Court ruling which prohibits landowners from obstructing the company in their work.
Following Wednesday’s attempt to gain entry onto the lands Shell withdrew and will now consider the “options open which may include further recourse to the courts,” according to Shell spokesman Paul McSharry.
Shell has made a number of attempts to reach agreement with seven landowners who still withhold permission to enter their lands because of concerns about the safety of the pipeline. They are seeking guarantees from Shell and the Government with regard to their future health and safety.
The company claims they have the required consents to commence the work from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. “Regrettably, there is a minority of landowners and objectors who are unable to accept this,” said Mr McSharry.
“Shell has engaged with all stakeholders along the route for a long time and has agreed access and compensatory arrangements with the majority of landowners who are affected.”
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