Shell in Rossport 16/06/2005

by shellsuit Thu Jun 16, 2005 15:30

any one up for a protest at the shell offices or statoil in Dublin. Surely we could get something together?

Statoil (Ireland) Ltd
Statoil House
6 George's Dock
IFSC
Dublin 1


Shell E&P Ireland Limited
Corrib House
52, Lower Leeson Street
Dublin 2


Come on folks we need some solidarity in as many places around the country as possible. as possible

- its obvious shell aren't in the mood for hanging around

I see there's also an SWP meeting in Dublin on Monday June 20th

Shell Shocked: How Shell robs Corrib Gas and destroys environment

Monday June 20th 8.00pm
Wynns Hotel, Abbey St

Speakers:
Denny Larson (Co-Author The Other Shell Report)
Padhraig Campbell (SIPTU Offshore Committee)
Sister Majella McCarron (Campaigner against Shell in Nigeria)
Maura Harrington (Corrib Gas Action Group)

by JohnM Thu Jun 16, 2005 16:07 Rossport South

More photos from today's encroachment by Shell. They were peacefully refused entry to private lands repeatedly along the proposed high pressure pipeline route. Local Gardai observed the actions, and proceeded to question local residents and observers, at the request of Shell engineer Paul Gallagher. He (Gallagher) refused to identify Shell's ground operatives, while landowners and residents politely aceeded to Garda queries.

Shell back for more intimidation with Gardai in tow

No work today

Local ladies guarding the community

Gardai hop to Shell's orders

Senior Garda refusing landowner's request to identify Shell workers

by JohnM Thu Jun 16, 2005 16:15

The end of todays debacle

Shell retreating with Gardai

Entering land

No entry

Gardai in tow

All going home

by Stevo Thu Jun 16, 2005 20:33 Stevolende at lycos dot com

I hope Mary is ok. I don't think I met her but Willie is a great guy. If anything I think he was being over polite to his neighbours in the speech he gave during the gathering.
Surely there are only negative results possible from Shell being allowed to carry on with this?
Good luck everybody in Erris. It really is a beautiful place up there and SHELL cannot be allowed to desecrate it .
At some point somebody has to draw a line and say no further, otherwise they'll just keep pushing to see how cynical its possible to be.
Stevo

by JohnM Sun Jun 19, 2005 23:34

These snippets show the attidude of shell/statoil /roadbridge workers in Rossport village.

Shell worker greeting landowners on their own property

Activities in the non-smoking Shell compound in Rossport

by Bernadette Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:57

keep up the good work Willie and Co such a shame more people cannot see what they stand to loose. The Irish Government have a lot to answer for. My question to the press office yesterday "Who runs the country" their answer the people and then the government. If this was the case would this be happening.

by le rat Thu Jun 23, 2005 13:57

keep the reports coming