State got rotten deal on gas field

SEVERAL journalists and politicians have referred to Sinn Féin having “jumped on the bandwagon” in its support for the five men jailed for protesting over the proposed Corrib gas pipeline.

I suspect this is as much to damage the widespread campaign in support of the men as it is an attack on Sinn Féin, but nonetheless it requires a factual response.

Far from jumping on any bandwagon, I and my party have raised concerns over the Corrib gas pipeline for several years.