Love Leitrim Group call on Minister Ryan to come clean with any LNG U turn
It’s emerged that 150 Groups from Ireland and beyond have signed an open letter to Energy Minister Eamon Ryan, calling on him to confirm that he will not make any LNG U-turn on the current agreed government policy against the importation of fracked gas to Ireland. Deep concern has…
Love Leitrim group express concern over removal of fracking ban in England
A representative for the ‘Love Leitrim Group’ says todays developments in relation to fracking in the UK is a cause of concern. UK Ministers have lifted the ban on fracking for shale gas that’s been in place in England since 2019. The British government argues it’ll help strengthen…
Love Leitrim movement urge all local TD to support Hourigan motion
A Love Leitrim representative has called on all local elected Public representatives to follow in the footsteps of former Sligo Leitrim TD Tony McLoughlin and support a complete ban on fracking. The comments come as the DUP have called for a complete ban on Fracking in Northern Ireland. …
Leitrim director’s film on anti-fracking campaign
A documentary film on the campaign to prevent fracking in the Leitrim, Sligo and border areas will be premiered at the 65th Cork International Film Festival this weekend. The documentary, entitled ‘Home Is A Sacrifice Zone’ is the latest by Dromahair, Co Leitrim director Johnny Gogan. It brings together more…
Stormont proposal to ban fracking in North
A proposal to ban fracking in northern Ireland will be discussed by members of the assembly in Stormont this afternoon. Fracking has been an issue of major concern in border areas, including around Belcoo and Belleek. Sinn Fein MLA Gemma Dolan pointed out there is already a ban on fracking…
North West MEP breaks party ranks over energy project vote
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has broken party ranks in the European Parliament in a vote over energy projects. The motion aimed to block a list of priority projects including the controversial Shannon LNG gas terminal. Critics say it goes against climate ambitions and will see fracked gas imported from…
Love Leitrim Blasted Government on Shannon Estuary Fracking
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Environmental Minister Richard Bruton are being criticised for signing off on a proposal to develop a gas terminal in the Shannon estuary. The Love Leitrim group have blasted the government after it was revealed that project was included on the draft Projects of Common Interest…