Corrib project fast-tracked by An Bord Pleanála

THE controversial Corrib gas pipeline was promised a fast-track path through the planning process, documents reveal.

Freedom of Information documents obtained by the Centre for Public Inquiry (CPI) show that Shell complained delays with the project were costing it over €100 million. An Bord Pleanála assured the Government the project would be “afforded top priority”.

Shell executives met with Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and two Government ministers in 2003 to discuss their concerns.