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Sometimes these government spin merchants say things in such a way that the actual meaning of the words is lost, and I think they need translation. But hey, if you don't like, look up to the top right hand side and you will find a PUBLISH button.
If you are going to "quote" someone you should do so verbatim rather than making up your own words...
Did he give any basis fo that figure? Will you guys write to him and ask for a breakdown of where this is supposed to be coming from? If he has figures like that which stack up, then he should be shouting a bot louder about them, as they might influence some people to support the Shell project.
(In fact if that figure was true- they could just build a wall around the area between Glengad and Bellanaboy Bridge, hand it over to Shell, and give every person who lives there a million euro each to go and live somewhere else).
At the meeting between Shell to Sea and Ministers Ryan and Ó Cuiv. Eamon Ryan stated that he estimated the State would get between
1.5 and 2 billion euro from Corrib. That means that we'd need only another 200 Corrib Gas fields to ensure that we can pay off the €400 billion that the state may have to pay to the banks.
Here are some interesting figures and info on the Bord Gais price hikes, from a recent Socialist Party leaflet. Full leaflet attached:
"Energy prices are out of control. Gas & ESB prices have increased by 20% and 17.5% respectively in the last weeks and now there are plans to raise them by a further 20% and 13% in January.
At the same time workers are being asked to accept a 3 to 11 month pay freeze – a de facto pay cut. For many hard-pressed families, these price increases mean this winter will be the coldest ever.
These price hikes are completely unjustified. Both ESB and Bord Gais are hugely profitable, with profits up a shocking 29% and 85% in one year. These price hikes are being done purely to defend profits, and prepare the companies for privatisation. These hikes were given the go ahead by the energy regulator. This is answerable to the government - they have the power to overturn these price hikes.
But the government parties and the opposition have no problem with these hikes. They are all supporters of the ‘free market’ and are in favour of profiteering and privatisation. They will need to be forced to act by mass protests. The ESB & Bord Gais need to be brought under democratic control by workers and consumers."