"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. "
On the 12th January 2012, campaigners went to Lennons Quarry in Glencastle, Co Mayo, to protest against stone being provided to build Shell's tunnelling compound at Aughoose. Quarry owner, TJ Lennon assaulted two campaigners and broke on camera, he attempted to break the other camera but failed. The campaigners were then sprayed with water from a high pressured hose while sitting on top of a digger and truck.
The footage at the start of the clip is from a stream just outside the quarry, which has become heavily polluted due to the recent expansion of the quarry for Shell.
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Posted Date:
31 January 2012 