Gas must come ashore as soon as possible

RICHARD MURPHY of Westmeath Environmental Group asks why Energy Minister Noel Dempsey would not visit Rossport to see things for himself (Irish Examiner letters, November 10).

I can only assume Mr Murphy has visited the place himself. Those of us here on the ground are well aware that the terminal was through the planning process not once but twice, going to An Bord Pleanála on each occasion.

We also had the Advantica report into the safety of the project — they are renowned experts in the matter.