Rossport Five - Direct talks should find solution

The Corrib Gas Field saga is not over yet. One episode was determined in the High Court yesterday when the court decided that the Rossport Five are not to serve any more time in jail, although they are liable for Shell’s costs.

In the event, it was a welcome and popular decision and affords all the parties a chance to concentrate now on the central problem.

It would be judicious if the company did not pursue the question of costs, to which they are entitled, in the spirit of seeking a resolution of the main issue.