Poolbeg incinerator

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Green Party hits out at planned capacity increase at Poolbeg incinerator

The Green Party is hitting out at the planned increase in capacity at the Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin.

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Dublin City Council calling for more information about chemical leak in Poolbeg Incinerator

Poolbeg Incinerator - Build credibility

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First delivery of waste arrives at Poolbeg incinerator

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Two more reports highlight Poolbeg site risks of methane gas emissions

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UNWORKABLE DEMOCRACY: Poolbeg Incinerator

Councillors vote to abandon Poolbeg incinerator project

Dublin City councillors have voted to abandon the controversial Poolbeg incinerator project.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2014

City manager claims €96m spend will be lost if Poolbeg project abandoned

Dublin's city manager, Owen Keegan, has said there is no hope of recouping money spent on the Poolbeg incinerator if the project is scrapped.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2014

Poolbeg Incinerator 'may be abandoned' at cost of €96m

The Poolbeg Incinerator project in Dublin may be abandoned at a cost to the taxpayer of €96m.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2014

Waste report contradicts case for Poolbeg incinerator

Municipal waste volumes fell by 8% in 2009, according to a new report.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2011

Gormley calls for politicians to clarify positions on Poolbeg

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

Mon, 31 Jan, 2011

Poolbeg clause could cost taxpayer €350m

Taxpayers could be exposed to up to €350m in financial penalties over 25 years for the Poolbeg incinerator planned by Dublin City Council.

Mon, 31 Jan, 2011

Gormley welcomes Poolbeg contract development

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.

Tue, 14 Sep, 2010

Dublin City Council extend Poolbeg contract until May 2011

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

Mon, 06 Sep, 2010

Waste management body 'amazed' at Poolbeg 'break clause'

Dublin City Council has been urged to re-negotiate the proposed Poolbeg incinerator.

Fri, 03 Sep, 2010

Gormley criticised for role in Poolbeg incinerator controversy

Minister for the Environment John Gormley has once again come under fire for his stance on the Poolbeg incinerator.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2010

Council to press ahead with Poolbeg incinerator

Dublin City Council has moved to press ahead with the construction of the controversial Poolbeg incinerator, despite alleged efforts by Environment Minister John Gormley to stop it.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2010

Incinerator firm wants talks with Taoiseach

The US company behind a controversial planned incinerator for Dublin has asked for face-to-face talks with the Taoiseach, it emerged today.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

Competition Authority rejects complaints against proposed Poolbeg incinerator

The Competition Authority has rejected a series of complaints regarding the planned Poolbeg Incinerator which had been lodged by the Irish Waste Management Association.

Wed, 14 Jul, 2010

FG accuses Gormley of conflict of interest on Poolbeg

Fine Gael has today called on Taoiseach Brian Cowen to intervene in what it claims is a 'conflict of interest' for Minister for Environment John Gormley in respect to Poolbeg Incinerator.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2010

Gormley: Poolbeg incinerator review will 'bring clarity'

An independent review has been ordered into the controversial waste incinerator in south Dublin, the Government confirmed today.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2010

ESRI stands firm over Poolbeg incinerator report

The country’s leading think-tank today revealed it will not be withdrawing a report on a controversial incinerator heavily criticised by opponents of the scheme.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2010

Gormley warns Dublin council over incinerator

Environment Minister John Gormley today warned Dublin City Council against forging ahead with a controversial waste incinerator after it was granted a licence.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2008

Go-ahead for incinerator plan

Plans for a controversial waste incinerator in Dublin Bay were given the go-ahead today.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2008