Sinn Fein’s obstruction to Shell Gas facility puts 1000 jobs in jeopardy; EU provides €110 million to Ireland for massive new energy inter-connector

The EU’s €110 million allocation for an electricity inter-connector between Ireland and Britain will create hundreds of jobs in Dublin and will protect our future energy supplies.  The inter-connector is vital so Ireland can move into the heart of the European energy market.  It will deliver cheaper electricity and create hundreds of jobs in Dublin particularly in the area of construction. We must aim to build a smart economy and become known as the innovation island.

While I am working to create jobs, Sinn Fein is trying to destroy jobs.

The new Shell Gas facility off the West Coast of Ireland will see 1000 jobs created, provide over 60% of our gas needs and is worth €3 billion to the economy. Yet Sinn Fein is saying no to the 1000 jobs, no to the benefits of this important economic project and is endangering our future energy supplies. 

A vote for Sinn Fein in this election is a vote against Europe.  Sinn Fein’s policies on Europe fly in the face of our National interests.  The fact is we need EU support so jobs can be created in Dublin and elsewhere.  We need to be smart and develop other energy sectors and through EU funding we can do that.