The Shell Corrib gas pipeline project has suffered a major setback after the Commercial Court granted an order quashing the revised licence issued for the Shell gas terminal at Ballinaboy.

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has dismissed as "disgraceful scare tactics" comments by Minister for Justice Michael McDowell that the party was playing a significant role in prompting trouble at the Shell gas terminal site in Co Mayo.

The Minister for Justice has said Sinn Féin is playing a significant role in prompting trouble at the Shell gas terminal site in Co Mayo.