70% in Mayo want Shell pipeline to go ahead - Survey

70% of people in Co Mayo believe that work on the controversial Shell Corrib gas pipeline should be allowed to continue uninterrupted, according to a Red C opinion poll for the Irish Independent and Prime Time.

This Poll indicates a strong backlash against the recent violent clashes between demonstrators and gardaí in Bellanaboy.

Only 8% of people agree with the statement that protesters at the gas pipeline speak for all of the community while 40% said the demonstrators only represent a minority.

A further 53% believe that protesters are indulging in intimidation, while 52% of people believe they are being manipulated from outside.