Sinn Féin's Midlands North West MEP Matt Carthy visit the anti-fracking camp near Belcoo, Fermanagh, on Thursday, to show his support to all of those involved in campaigning against fracking.

The camp has been set up and maintained on a 24-hour basis following the erection of security fencing and the announcement that Tamboran plan to drill an exploratory borehole on the site.

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Mr Carthy said: "Sinn Féin is completely opposed to any form of fracking. Our representatives in the Dáil, in the Assembly, in Councils North and South and in the European Parliament are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure fracking is not permitted in Fermanagh or Leitrim or anywhere else in Ireland.

"Sinn Féin has continually stood with the people of Fermanagh and Leitrim in opposition to fracking. Fracking would be detrimental to the local economy and natural environment. It would be particularly devastating for farming and tourism."

Mr Carthy said elected representatives from all parties in the region need to work together and stand up for the local community.

(CD/JP)