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We the undersigned call on the Irish Government to immediately suspend work on the Corrib Gas project pending a full investigation by an independent body qualified to assess the economic, environmental, safety and human rights impacts of the project:
Achainí ar an Taoiseach, Brian Cowen:

Iarrann muide a bhfuil ár síniú thíos, ar Rialtas na hÉireann, Tionscnamh Ghás na Coirbe a chur ar fionraí láithreach, go ndéantar athbhreithniú ó bhonn ar na himpleachtaí timpeallachta, dlithiúla agus eacnamúla a leanfadh é:

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The location and the manner of execution of the Corrib Gas project in the Erris peninsula has been the source of considerable concern to the community in the Erris peninsula. This Government has rejected all attempts at genuine compromise and mediation on the part of those who have concerns about the health and safety of the project. Furthermore in what Afri ( www.afri.ie ) have termed 'The Great Gas Giveaway' the terms agreed with the private company Shell E&P Ireland have ensured that one of Irelands most valuable assets will not be exploited for the benefit of either the community or the Irish people.

We request that you add your name to this petition which calls for a suspension of the work on the project pending an independent investigation by a body qualified to asses the safety, economic, environmental and human rights aspects of this project. This petition has the support of all groups in the Erris area who are opposed to the project in its current form. We aim to deliver this petition to Taoiseach Brian Cowen and to remind him that the first responsibility of a government is to its people.

We believe such an investigation is essential as a first step in resolving this crisis, which has now run for ten years and shows no signs of abating unless significant steps such as this are taken.