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Government Energy Regulator confirms Shell Rip Off Deal
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Tuesday September 30, 2008 21:04 by Full Irish
Gas supply security not an issue, and price will be set by Shell, says Commission for Energy Regulation Just in case you thought all the talk about the Great Gas Rip Off ® was lefty treehugger claptrap ®, it was confirmed today by no less a personage than the government's own energy watchdog, who turns out to be highly-paid civil servant called Dermot Nolan. Minister fo Natual Resources Eamon Ryan will be weighing up evidence carefully before he gives Shell his full backing and support He said something about the Shell scheme, if it ever gets done, adding to Ireland's energy security, but he made plain the fact that the gas from Corrib no longer belongs to the people of Ireland, and Shell can charge what they like.
by Rudiger Wed Oct 01, 2008 14:10
At the meeting between Shell to Sea and Ministers Ryan and Ó Cuiv. Eamon Ryan stated that he estimated the State would get between
by s c Wed Oct 01, 2008 15:07
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.
by Sam Wed Oct 08, 2008 09:51
If you are going to "quote" someone you should do so verbatim rather than making up your own words...
by full irish Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:30
You can read the source of the information in this report at the attached link and judge whether you think the quotes are correct. |
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Jump To Comment: 1 2 3 4 5Here 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."
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