Protect Dublin Bay From Large Oil Drill 2012

flare100

A massive oil drilling is planned for 6km off the coast of Dublin (directly off Dalkey island) for later in 2012. The plans submitted by the company in accordance with law show that in the event of a major spill, marine life would be fully destroyed for ten years in the surrounding areas, including Dublin Bay. Human fa...talities could occur, and substantial damage to people's health and businesses would occur. We're hoping to get documentation on this page to help find objections to the drilling. It's already been discovered that 5 endangered species inhabit this area, including humpback and fin whales.There is a window for objections before the green light is given by legal authorities. The 2nd of feb is this deadline. Plans can be seen in Dun Laoighre and Dalkey Garda stations, we'll try and get them online here. This page can be used of evidence of public support. So, if you would prefer not to have drilling a couple of miles off the Dublin coast, and want to lend your voice or name, or if you object to drilling for oil in general and favour alternative and sustainable energy use, then like this page.

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djpbarry

flare100 wrote: »

A massive oil drilling is planned for 6km off the coast of Dublin (directly off Dalkey island) for later in 2012.

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Strum

Humpback and Fin Whales in Dublin Bay? First I ever heard of it? Is that a slight exaggeration?