PoliticsNI.com, Ireland: How can we be sure of Shell ask Greens: “The High Court today ruled that Shell must permit an independent inspection of its Bellanaboy gas terminal site.”: ““It is remarkable that Shell refused the application for a site visit; one wonders what they have to hide. Global corporations such as Shell have a particular responsibility to apply the best codes of corporate governance. That responsibility starts with them being fully open and transparent in their dealings with the public.” “Thankfully the High Court refused Shell’s arguments…” (ShellNews.net) Posted 17 March 05
Wednesday, March 16
The High Court today ruled that Shell must permit an independent inspection of its Bellanaboy gas terminal site. The company had refused an application for an independent engineer to inspect the site at today’s hearing. This hearing was principally held to arrange a future court hearing, due on the 4th of April, on a possible breach of planning conditions by Shell.
Green Party Energy spokesperson Eamon Ryan TD said today that, “The case relates to whether Shell is in breach of certain planning conditions regarding the development. It is claimed that the company is using tens of thousands of tonnes of rock from a nearby quarry which itself does not have proper permission. The company ran an advert in local papers saying that it expected to have 4,500 lorry trips to the site this month and 1,500 next month.” “It is remarkable that Shell refused the application for a site visit; one wonders what they have to hide. Global corporations such as Shell have a particular responsibility to apply the best codes of corporate governance.
That responsibility starts with them being fully open and transparent in their dealings with the public.” “Thankfully the High Court refused Shell’s arguments and insisted that the company allow for the inspection. It is a pity it required a court order to make that possible,” concluded Deputy Ryan.
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