THE final cost in developing the controversial Corrib gas field is now expected to near €2.5 billion.

A SIMPLE but significant ceremony yesterday marked the 94th day of the release of the Rossport Five, jailed last year for their opposition to Shell’s development of the Corrib gas fields.

Campaigners battling to stop the Corrib gas pipeline in Mayo today claimed an independent review of the project had come up with a fairytale solution to real life problems.

AN BORD Pleanála was not subjected to any external pressure in relation to the €900 million Corrib Gas project, the head of the authority said yesterday.

Energy giant Shell today rejected calls to waive a High Court order in a bid to secure the release of five men jailed for protesting against the company’s controversial gas pipeline in Mayo.

Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte today proposed a plan to resolve the plight of the five men jailed over their protests against a controversial gas pipeline, which he said was bordering on becoming a national disgrace.

Energy giant Shell today offered to look at any initiative that could secure the release of the five Mayo men jailed over their protests against a gas pipeline.

Supporters of the five men jailed over opposition to a gas pipeline being built across their Co Mayo lands today handed in a letter calling for the resignation of a minister.

SHELL E&P IRELAND yesterday welcomed the decision of An Bord Pleanála to uphold Mayo County Council's decision to grant planning permission for the proposed gas terminal at Bellanaboy Bridge, which is to be built to bring Corrib Gas ashore.

Shell E&P Ireland Ltd yesterday welcomed the decision of An Bord Pleanála to uphold Mayo County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a gas terminal at Bellanaboy Bridge, County Mayo, which is to be built to bring Corrib Gas ashore.