Ireland 'close to oil billions'

[lastlid]

"Ireland is on the verge of securing revenue from oil that could run into billions of pounds.


Good news for the Irish Republic


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-19889948

[andy222]

How long before the american warships get there Lastlid?

[lastlid]

How long before the american warships get there Lastlid?

I know what you mean, but it isn't under contention. Unless we Brits try to steal it from the Irish....

Its good news for Ireland as they hadn't had much luck in terms of oil deposits. A boost for a weak Irish economy.

They might need to nationalise it though.

[lastlid]

"IT was a village that became a town thanks to gas revenues from the Kinsale Head field.



http://www.independent.ie/business/i...d-3180601.html

[bigmarco]

A much needed boost for the Republic. Lets hope they make the most of it and it generates some much needed jobs there.

[Terpe]

Do you think the Chinese have any claim ??

[lastlid]

Do you think the Chinese have any claim ??

[fred]

I'm still patiently waiting for the punch line.

[stevewool]

I'm still patiently waiting for the punch line.

thats your job

[lastlid]

Actually, the punchline is that they will lose it as various government ministers have virtually given it away. Unless they act and nationalise it.