1. Corrib gas land dispute The two sides of argument from the Oil company and the protesters! The two sides of argument from the Oil company and the protesters!

2. Arguments Pro shell company Shell promises that they will supply energy for homes and businesses. The development of this project would supply jobs. They promise that admissions will not harm future generations and also that the pipe-line will be completely safe and have a substantial safety margin. The project itself will contribute 3 billion euro to irelands GDP.

3. Against shell company The development of this project would disrupt the quiet of the villages near by. They worry about unclean gas eroding pipe-lines and having more chance of explosion. There would be an increase in traffic and volume of people. People worry about the pressure of the pipe. Shell has put down 3km of illegal pipes. These pipes will look ugly in the surrounding landscape.

4. Our opinion on the matter Max: Shell is a major corporation and does not always give details of projects to the public. Hannah: What will happen to the development when all the gas is gone? Nisha: The development would destroy the surrounding environment!