"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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Shell's planned tunnel
The tunnel which Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan signed off on the Foreshore Licence for Shell is planned to run under Sruwaddacon Estuary which is designated a Special Area of Conservation.
Shell's planned tunnel:
- 4.9 kilometers long
- 4.2 meters in diameter
- 15 months of tunnelling
- 24 hour a day tunnelling
- 472 truck movements a day at peak construction
- 68,000 m3 of material removed
- 2.5 km of 3m high fencing
The Pipe DVD now available
The Pipe is now available to buy. It's for sale in Tesco's, IFI, Laser, Lee Records Tralee and Mayo County Library, and online at http://thepipe.myshopify.com/ retailing at €14.99


