Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of major national importance, namely why independent consultants hired by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, to review the safety of the Corrib gas onshore pipeline, are part-owned by the project's major shareholder, Shell. It would be better to defer any decision to grant consent to install and commission the Corrib gas pipeline in the interests of the health and safety of the Erris residents. The only option available is an offshore oil terminal.

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