Taxpayers pay €750,000 to protect Shell workers in Corrib protest

THE taxpayers’ bill for protecting Shell workers during protests over the Corrib gas pipeline has reached almost €750,000, figures reveal.

Taxpayers pay €750,000 to protect Shell workers in Corrib protest

As more protests get under way nationwide today, the figures show policing the Ballinaboy terminal in Mayo has cost nearly €750,000 for just one month.

Many garda expenses still need to be submitted. In addition, the amount does not take into account garda salary costs for securing the road to the 400-acre refinery on the Erris peninsula.

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