"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 day after the Rossport 5 were released from Jail at a rally in Dublin. 2 of the 5, Willie Corduff and Vincent McGrath while current Minister for the Environment John Gormley is to the right of Willie Corduff.
At the time the Greens and John Gormley supported Shell to Sea and urged their members to join Shell to Sea. Now however in power Minister Eamon Ryan and Minster John Gormley have given more consents to Shell.
