It is more than unlikely that a plant as complicated as the Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin could be commissioned without even a minor glitch — and that glitch occurred on Wednesday night.

Waste treatment at the Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin has been suspended after an uncontrolled discharge occurred there on Wednesday night that saw 11 people hospitalised.

Latest: The EPA said it was told the lime cloud was contained in the building and that the material was not released to the atmosphere.

Two more reports have thrown into doubt claims by central and local government that lands in the south-east corner of Dublin can be used in the speedy delivery of new homes to soothe the national housing crisis.

Two more reports highlighting the potential risks of methane gas emissions and industrial pollutants on lands meant for 3,000 homes in the Dublin Docklands area, raise more questions about the potential costs and speed of building a project aimed at addressing the housing crisis.

The boss of Indaver Ireland has reiterated that the site selected for a proposed incinerator in Cork Harbour has always been the best one — and its suitability has only increased.

In her early 20s Maria was in a folk group, and she started writing lyrics, and some poetry. But it wasn’t until 2004, when she joined a creative writing group that she started taking writing seriously.

In 1961, the Government established Nitrigin Eireann Teoranta (NET), a State-owned enterprise that what was to become one of the most costly and ineffective State-owned enterprises in our history. Ultimately, the decision to establish NET led to a series of disastrous political and economic decisions that continued for decades as the State wasted hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers funds to justify the investment.

Up to 100 people are expected to arrive at the Dáil this evening to express their anger at the building of the Poolbeg Incinerator.

The go-ahead for the Poolbeg plant over the objections of councillors shows that in some areas of public life, democracy is simply unworkable in this country, writes Michael Clifford

Critics of the Poolbeg Incinerator in Dublin say they'll take their fight against the project back to Europe.

The controversial €600m Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin has overcome its final hurdle after city bosses secured a value-for-money certificate.

LENS, in northern France, has several claims to fame. Its railway station is unique and the only branch of the Louvre, outside Paris, has been established in the town.

Susan Loughnane set to release book in August.

The controversial Poolbeg Incinerator in Dublin is a step closer after the European Commission found the Ringsend project did not breach EU rules on State aid.

A decision by Dublin City Council to spend an extra €600,000 on the Poolbeg incinerator is being criticised by local residents.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny heaped more pressure on Rehab CEO Angela Kerins to reveal full details of her salary, saying the “nauseating spectacle” surrounding the finances of Irish charities had to end.

A REGULAR feature in engineering works is “looking into the hole”. This involves a group of often highly educated engineering personnel peering down a hole in the ground and thinking.

The future of the Poolbeg incinerator project has been plunged into doubt despite it already swallowing €95m in public funds.

Irish Water’s chief executive has come under fire for spending over €50m on consultants to help him charge taxpayers for their water.

I love to travel and discovered many years ago that each journey I took was a story in itself.

Living the country life, Miranda Manning wasn’t really a reader until her twenties. She worked in HR; in a state body, then a secondary college, and finally in a factory.

As partners for the past 11 years of the Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment, we were relieved at the decision of Indaver to abandon its legal challenge to An Bord Pleanála’s planning refusal for their incinerators at Ringaskiddy.

ONE FAMILY (formerly Cherish) celebrates its 40th anniversary this week.

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One third of a potential €3bn sell-off of State assets will be used for job creation and economic stimulus.

Waste management firm Indaver has proposed to take over the stalled project to build a controversial incinerator at Poolbeg in Dublin, with no further cost to the taxpayer.

WITH Christmas fast approaching, many people, including me, are looking for good ideas for gifts for friends and members of the family, male and female.

MINISTER for the Environment Phil Hogan has refused to rule out the prospect of the planned Poolbeg incinerator taking waste from all over the country.

Helen has always liked the idea of writing, but nothing ever seemed to work. She studied journalism, and freelanced for a couple of years, before moving on to radio. She worked in Cork for a long time, on 96fm, and C103.

LOW landfill levies and the Poolbeg incinerator stalemate are blocking a multi-million euro investment and the creation of hundreds of jobs, waste recycling companies have claimed.

HOUSEHOLDERS are expected be hit with increased bin collection charges under new laws increasing levies for private companies using landfills.

Green Party leader John Gormley has called for all politicians to state their views on the Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin.

The Environment Minister is welcoming a move to allow Dublin City Councillors to see a copy of the contract between the Council, Covanta and the developer of the controversial Poolbeg Incinerator.

Dublin City Council has extended the contract for the Poolbeg incinerator until next May to allow for a review.

ENVIRONMENT Minister John Gormley has warned that Dublin City Council’s decision to extend the multi-million euro contract for the Poolbeg incinerator, which has already cost at least €120 million, poses a “very significant” financial risk to the taxpayer and the state.

The contract for the Poolbeg incinerator has been extended at this evening's meeting of Dublin City Council.

The Environment Minister John Gormley is calling on Dublin City Council to make public the contract it holds with Covanta for the proposed Poolbeg incinerator.

DUBLIN City Council yesterday signalled its intention to stick with its proposed partner for the development of the Poolbeg incinerator, despite the contract running out yesterday.

PRIVATE waste operators want a contract for the planned Poolbeg incinerator publicly released after it emerged that a “get out” clause exists between city chiefs and the company behind the waste facility.