Corrib gas protester complains after being threatened with pepper spray

 

John Monaghan going to work

 

by thepipethefilm on Feb 23, 2012
 
John Monaghan on his way from Glengad to Ceathrú Thaidhg to finish his new house. While approaching the Shell compound close to his home he is stopped by Gardai
 

 
The Irish Times
Saturday, March 3, 2012

 
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Ireland has expressed concern over an incident in north Mayo where a critic of the Corrib gas project had his car window broken and was threatened with pepper spray at a Garda checkpoint.

The Garda has declined to comment on the incident, which was referred yesterday to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The incident occurred on February 22nd in Glengad, close to the worksite for the final phase of the Corrib gas project.

Glengad resident and member of Pobal Chill Chomáin community group John Monaghan was driving along the road close to his home at about 12.30pm, when he was stopped and two gardaí signalled to him to pull in.

Mr Monaghan has told The Irish Times he did not pull in as requested because he was not aware of any oncoming haulage traffic for the Corrib gas project, for which gardaí provide escorts.

The incident, which was taped on his video equipment, recorded Mr Monaghan asking “what’s the story?” several times.

Asked by the gardaí to roll down his window, Mr Monaghan replied he was unable to do so as the electronics on the window weren’t working. A third garda with an extendable baton approached him and repeated the request.

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