EPA grants licence to Shell gas refinery in Co Mayo

The Environmental Protection Agency has given its approval to the controversial gas refinery plant being built by Shell in Bellanaboy, Co Mayo.

The agency has attached 90 conditions to the licence relating to the environmental management, operation and monitoring of the plant.

The EPA says it is satisfied that gas emissions from the plant will not pose a major environmental risk.

It also says it will be carrying out independent inspections of the plant, the results of which will be made available to the public.