"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 looking out from Glengad beach over Broadhaven Bay, was taken in early September 08, just before the arrival of the pipelaying ship The Solitaire.
Protestors were out on kayaks at the time trying to disrupt the Shell preparations for the Solitaire. However along with 5 Shell security boats were 6 Garda boats, 2 Navy ribs and the ship furtherest in the distance is the Navy gunboat,the LE Aoife; this along with hundreds of member of the Gardaí on land at Glengad.
