Cassells report: main points

A summary of Peter Cassells's report.

A summary of Peter Cassells's report.

The report by Government mediator Peter Cassells recommends:

• Modification by Shell of the route of the onshore pipeline;

• Involvement of Bord Gáis Éireann in the pipeline to allay safety concerns;

• Water run-off from the Bellanaboy terminal site be closely monitored to protect the public water supply;

• Financial incentives for the area, including a review of compensation to landowners on the pipeline route.

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