"Ireland only taxes the profits of such enterprises [petroleum exploration and production]. There is no per unit tax or levy as in other countries and Ireland's tax rate is relatively low. The State also does not take an ownership stake in the field or demand royalties. Thus on this basis, Ireland's tax regime is generous in comparison to that of other countries. "
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This photo was taken on the 10th of November 2006, the day that the Gardaí baton charged peaceful protestors at Bellanaboy bridge.
Retired Chief Superintendent Tony McNamara objects to it being called a baton charge and stated that "in fact, there was technical deployment of batons by a sergeant and seven gardaí"
