Irish Times: Statement: Shell E&P Ireland Limited: Thursday Jun 30, 2005

"While the developments are most unfortunate, Shell E & P Ireland Limited has undertaken numerous efforts to meet with and reach agreement with this small number of landowners for access arrangements, however, the landowners in question have been unwilling to meet with us.

"The Company has the required consents to commence this work from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. Regrettably, there is a minority of landowners and objectors who are unable to accept this.

SEPIL has engaged with all stakeholders along the route for a long time and has agreed access and compensatory arrangements with 28 out of the 34 landowners on the pipeline route.

"Shell will continue to work with all interested parties on the Corrib project and is committed to maintaining an open dialogue with all stakeholders, both locally and nationally."

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