# Corrib

This year

2023

# Co Galway

The first new bridge over the Corrib in over 30 years has been officially opened

The new Salmon Weir bridge is in the shape of a salmon to reflect the heritage of fishing in the area.

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May 26th 2023, 4:38 PM

All time

# Health and Safety

Company fined €300,000 over death of worker at Corrib gas tunnel

He received fatal head injuries when a pipe he was working under collapsed on top of him.

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Jun 14th 2017, 9:08 AM

# Corrib

Shell fined €1k and ordered to pay €15k in legal costs over gas flaring

The prosecution was brought by the Environmental Protection Agency following complaints from locals.

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Sep 5th 2016, 2:15 PM

# Offshore gas

Final go-ahead given for Corrib gas line to operate

Minister Alex White gave the confirmation today.

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Dec 29th 2015, 6:53 PM

# Shell

Gas from Corrib will be in Irish homes by mid-2015

The controversial pipeline will meet almost half of the country’s gas needs in 2015 and 2016.

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Dec 20th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Corrib

Shell's Mayo gas terminal is rumbling into life with flare tests

Tests at the plant are expected to continue until early next year.

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Nov 19th 2014, 9:55 AM

# blow the whistle

Shell to Sea calls for whistleblowers to 'expose malpractice and corruption' at gas project

The call comes after allegations last year from a subcontractor that Shell bribed local residents and gardaí.

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May 15th 2014, 7:56 AM

# Natural Resources

From The Pipe to the Atlantic: telling the story of Irish marine resources

The maker of the acclaimed documentary The Pipe is appealing for help in finishing his newest film.

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May 3rd 2014, 5:30 PM

Voices

Column: Ignorance, avoidance, distortion – media coverage of the Corrib gas project has failed

The Irish media has failed to properly report on the local community’s resistance to Shell in Mayo. The reason? Journalism has fewer and fewer resources to filter the truth from the propaganda, Harry Browne writes.

649

Jan 24th 2014, 3:18 PM

# Corrib

Over €16 million spent on policing protests against Corrib gas pipeline

The figure, not including the salaries of gardaí at the protests in North Mayo, was disclosed by Alan Shatter in the Dáil yesterday.

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Dec 11th 2013, 10:19 AM

# Corrib

Expert hired by department for Corrib inspection lacked training to access tunnel

Minister Pat Rabbitte said the representative did not require access to the tunnel to complete the task he was sent to do, which was not health and safety related.

17.6k

Nov 3rd 2013, 8:15 AM

# Corrib

Garda Ombudsman to investigate Shell 'booze bribes' allegations

Shell said it welcomes the news of an investigation, and that it will co-operate fully.

10.8k

Oct 22nd 2013, 6:38 PM

# Shell

Shell loses licence to operate controversial Mayo gas terminal

The court found that there was a defect in the carrying out of the environmental impact assessment.

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Oct 15th 2013, 8:08 PM

# Exploration

Just four commercial gas discoveries since the 70s but minister remains positive

Junior miniser Fergus O’Dowd has said that the state should provide an environment that encourages companies to take the risks involved in exploration.

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Sep 15th 2013, 8:25 AM

# Fracking

Natural gas field in west Clare confirmed as prospective fracking site

UK-based company Enegi will now apply to the government for an exploration license before the end of February next year.

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Dec 1st 2012, 12:21 PM

# Shell to Sea

UN Special Rapporteur "concerned" about Shell to Sea protesters

Margaret Sekaggya said there is “tangible frustration amongst local residents who are standing up for their rights”.

7.0k

Nov 23rd 2012, 7:10 PM

# Mayo

Shell lorry stuck at Co Mayo crossroads

Mayo County Council is working with contractors to create an emergency road widening at the crossroads.

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Jul 31st 2012, 9:56 PM

# Fracking

Regulator announces €3million fines for fracking safety breaches

Companies engaged in any potential fracking will face stiff penalties including jail if they do not comply with regulations.

2.8k

Jun 9th 2012, 10:30 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

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Apr 24th 2012, 4:55 PM

# Rape tape

READ: Transcript of the Corrib rape 'tape'

Garda Ombdusman report’s transcription of the words used by gardai in relation to female protestors.

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Apr 24th 2012, 12:56 PM

# Corrib

Final report on Corrib 'rape tape' inquiry to be published tomorrow

The final report into remarks by gardaí about one of the two female protesters who were arrested near the controversial Corrib gas pipeline project will be published at lunchtime tomorrow.

3.7k

Apr 23rd 2012, 10:13 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Feb 9th 2012, 4:56 PM

# Corrib

Over €14.5m spent in policing protests against Corrib gas pipeline

The figures for the last five years have been disclosed by the Minister for Justice this week.

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Feb 9th 2012, 10:11 AM

# Corrib

RTÉ to make on-air clarification over Corrib Garda 'rape tape' coverage

The clarification comes after the BAI upheld a complaint by Jerrie Anne Sullivan that RTÉ coverage of the case on July of this year caused her “undue distress and harm”.

3.6k

Dec 5th 2011, 2:02 PM

# Protest

MEP claims garda assault during Shell protest

Socialist Party and United Left Alliance MEP Paul Murphy believes garda actions at yesterday’s protest showed “very conscious” efforts to inflict pain.

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Aug 26th 2011, 8:45 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

Energy regulator backs rise in Bord Gáis prices, Corrib ‘rape tape’ report released, and amazing video of a whale’s ‘thank you’ dance after being freed from fishing nets…

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Jul 28th 2011, 8:01 PM

# Corrib

Gardaí claim Corrib protesters discussed rape prior to taped remarks

A report by the Garda Ombudsman Commission into the incident has been published this evening. It also claims that files were deleted from the recording device.

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Jul 28th 2011, 5:15 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jul 28th 2011, 4:48 PM

# Corrib

Corrib 'rape tape' gardaí will not face criminal charges

Several gardaí were recorded making rape remarks following the arrest of a Corrib protester. It is yet to be decided if any action will be taken.

1.9k

Jul 28th 2011, 3:23 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock

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Jun 27th 2011, 4:45 PM

# Corrib

A 'case study in mismanagement' - Irish oil company's view of Shell at Corrib

Petrel Resources wants to drill for oil off the south west coast of Ireland. The company’s MD says resistance from local people and “crackpots” is something that “has to be managed”.

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Jun 27th 2011, 3:38 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know at 9am: A week of teachers’ conferences begins, Brendan Smyth to be exhumed, and how the Irish aren’t so glum after all…

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Apr 25th 2011, 9:06 AM

LIVE

Sinn Féin motion would revoke Corrib and Lough Allen licences

A private members’ bill to be discussed in the Dáil this week would see the State take majority ownership of gas and oil finds.

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Apr 16th 2011, 6:52 PM

LIVE

Garda in Corrib rape tape scandal 'had been commended for rape investigations'

More details are emerging of the Gardaí who were caught on tape joking about raping and deporting a protester they had arrested at a protest against the Corrib gas project.

2.2k

Apr 10th 2011, 11:37 AM

LIVE

The 9 at 9: Sunday

Nine things you need to know by 9am: It’s census day today so every household must fill out their forms; Barack Obama could be set to line out at Croke Park; a new poll finds support for the coalition; and Gay Byrne will be back on our screens every Friday.

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Apr 10th 2011, 8:42 AM