Lorna Siggins: Friday 1st January 2016
Residents living close to the Corrib gas plant in north Mayo have expressed alarm over the intensity of gas flaring during New Year’s Eve.
Shell E&P Ireland acknowledged on Friday evening that the flaring level was “exceptional”.
“As the start up process continues, there may be further intermittent flaring activity in the coming days,” it said.
“This will not be at the same level and we will take all measures to minimise any flaring occurrences,” it said.