[IMC-UK-Features] Ammendments for indymedia uk : Rossport

Mon Sep 1 10:31:55 PDT 2008

Hi all,

Sorry it is taking long. Yes, something must be missing in the process. I
don't fancy explaining it but here it goes ...

newswire (publish button) is for people to send reports. this list is for
working on featues. I fill you are mixing both and that is why it is
difficult to help.

your report should be published on the newswire. I thought you were
proposing something concrete for the middle column, and I started doing it
- but I do not feel it could go with the wording as it was. Or maybe I am
too old fashioned - but as an editor of indymedia features articles i
would never put on the middle column thanks like "now it is the time to
come to rossport" ...

So i started to edit it a bit but as I went through i felt this needed
more consensus.

As you may know by now I am not too wiki friendly for features, so it is
now "unpublished" 407979, if some other admin would like to have a look
please do, change etc. if you the publisher are not happy with us editing
it, please click the publish button - we will not edit if it is for the
newswire, and it can be linked to from the middle column.

Or if you really want to engage, maybe we can give this person a login so
s/he can do it herself?

anyway, may re-take on this later ...

ana

> Dear All,
>
> Can the feature article on indymedia.org.uk please be updated?
> this is the third request for this change. The one before that took nearly
> 2 weeks. Are we missing something out in the process?
> Please let me know if there are ways to get these changes made, so that
> the 'news' is somewhat up to date. I mean, a lot has changed since
> then...so we'll be looking to update again in the next few days.
>
> thanks
> Ig.
>
> Hi IndyPeople..
>
> I have here an update straight from the front line at Rossport. I am
> hoping that this can be the new 'head article' on the Rossport/Shell to
> Sea feature on Indymedia UK.
>
> Included in the first paragraph are indymedia links to previous articles.
> Is it possible to put the previous key info eg. the first one "Rossport
> Solidarity camp reborn", as hyperlinks? Do you accept HTML?
>
> if you have any questions, please email me.
> Thanks
> Brian.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This week has seen Rossport Solidarity camp reborn
> (https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/407606.html)   and the week
> of action against offshore pipeline work extended. If you have ever
> thought of supporting the Shell to Sea campaign: now is the time to do it!
> The week of action was called in anticipation of the arrival of the
> world’s largest pipeline ship, the Solitaire. However, due to bad weather
> conditions the ship’s arrival was delayed. Nonetheless, actions took place
> throughout the week against preparatory pipeline work, including:
> disruption of dredging work designed to create the trench for the pipe
> http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/407235.html , site invasions into
> Shell’s compound and a visit by Shell to Sea kayakers to the Solitaire
> http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/407190.html .  Friday the 29th of
> August saw better weather conditions and the arrival of the winching rig
> and cable and the return of the dredging machine into the bay (link to
> techy explanation:
> https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/407268.html?c=on#c203020 ).
> The Navy has also arrived (the first time the Navy has ever been used in
> an operation against a civil demonstration). If the good weather holds,
> Shell will attempt to complete the near shore part of the pipeline in the
> next few days.  It seems now really is the time. Believed to be booked up
> for the next 2 years, the Solitaire has a very short time frame to
> complete its part in the pipeline construction. Resistance now is crucial
> and the Rossport community have made a call out for people to come to the
> area to support the campaign. Check out feature additions and comments for
> regular updates. The rest of the article outlines some of the recent
> history of the campaign...
> PLEASE ADD THESE NEWS LINKS:
>  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/406943.html
> http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/407012.html
> http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/407190.html
> http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/407235.html
> https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/08/407801.html
> REST OF ARTICLE
> Preparatory pipeline work at Glengad began in late July when Shell built a
> compound on Glengad beach, former home of the Rossport Solidarity Camp. As
> has come to be expected, Shell’s latest work has been facilitated through
> intimidation, violence and political corruption. At the end of last month,
> a joint team of 40 Gardai and 70 Shell specialist security moved onto
> Glengad beach to enable the construction of a causeway and the erection of
> 10ft high steel fencing half a mile long, cordoning off the area. No
> notice was given and Shell fails to mention its occupation of the public
> beach in its publicity material. Working together, the Gardai and security
> forcibly removed around 30 local people who attempted to stop work.
> Another day, 13 people were arrested for trespass on the beach, one of
> whom was seriously injured and hospitalized for over a week after being
> injured in Garda custody. While this once pristine bay was ravaged by
> Shell’s activity, local people also witnessed pods of dolphins forced out
> of the bay by Shell speed boats.
> Initially it appeared that the work was illegal as consents for pipeline
> work at Glengad had not been granted. It later emerged that the
> authorizations had been given, but the government had failed to publicize
> them. Minister for Energy, Eamon Ryan claimed that the failure to
> publicize the consents had been an “oversight”. “Oversights” such as this
> characterize the politics of the project and are exactly what the Green
> party minister was so critical of in opposition.
> This key section of the pipeline was granted permission outside of the
> usual planning process. Eamon Ryan used the Gas Act to exempt what is
> arguably the most dangerous part of the whole project. The 200 metre
> exempted section will be subject to the pipeline’s highest pressures
> (potentially up to 345 bar, the highest pipeline pressure in a residential
> area anywhere in the world) and runs from the landfall at Glengad under
> Dooncarton mountain. The original landfall permission was awarded in 2002
> before the devastating 2003 landslide that saw 200,000 cubic meters of
> debris washed off Dooncarton, destroying houses, bridges and roads. In
> spite of the obvious dangers, no review of the permission has taken place
> since this time.
> Pipeline work is ongoing despite the fact that planning permission for the
> remainder of the modified onshore pipeline route has not yet been granted.
> The proposed onshore route runs 9km through protected blanket bog
> habitats, Special Areas of Conservation, Specially Protected Areas
> (protected habitats under the EU habitats directive), commonage and
> farmland.
> Since the occupation of Glengad beach by Shell in late July, the company’s
> bright yellow security army are a constant source of intimidation in the
> Broadhaven Bay area. The unidentified security (often wearing balaclavas),
> use video cameras and binoculars to monitor anyone on, or near, the public
> beach, including children. The company hired by Shell is headed by a
> former member of the elite Irish Rangers Unit and while the company claim
> that current members of the defense force are not part of the operation,
> it is known that other former military personal have been hired.
> Meanwhile, Shell has used its usual tactics of divide and rule and bribery
> to silence resistance from local fishers to the project, overcoming what
> the company views as one of the final hurdles preventing the Solitaire
> beginning work in the bay. The local fishers universally expressed
> concerns over the location of the discharge pipe and its outfall diffuser
> (certain to pollute both Broadhaven Bay and inshore waters) and disruption
> to their work during the laying of the offshore pipeline. However, last
> week, after long negotiations, a significant number of fishers have agreed
> to keep quiet in return for compensation. Others however, remain resolute
> in their opposition. Fisherman Pat O Donnell stated, “I believe the health
> of the marine environment for future generations is more important than
> short term compensation” He says that himself and the other fishers who
> refused to accept Shell’s bribe will continue to fish in the path of the
> Solitaire.
> Meanwhile,  on Saturday the 16th of August, the week of action was kick
> started by a crew of boat activists, fresh from the Climate Camp’s Rebel
> Regatta, reclaiming Glengad beach.(link to news wire) Occurring on the day
> the Solitaire was originally due to arrive in the area, this was the first
> in a series of actions aiming to stop pipeline work
> And its not just the locals and rebel boaters who are refusing to bow to
> the might of Shell, the ocean is also fighting back. Dredging operations
> for the offshore pipeline have seen several boats in difficulties,
> marooned on rocks in the choppy waters of Broadhaven Bay and in need of
> emergency repairs. So, with a call out for action, dissident fishermen and
> turbulent waters there is reason to believe the Solitaire won’t be in for
> an easy ride

> Now is the time to come to Mayo to support the campaign. Check out the
> Rossport Solidarity Camp website for travel and accommodation info.
>
>
>
> ___________________
> a single act of defiance is worth more than a thousand angry words. You
> know what to do.
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> know what to do.
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