Indaver faces ‘real challenge’ over harbour incinerator plans

The minister driving the €1bn re-invention of Cork Harbour as a tourism, research, and innovation hub says waste firm Indaver faces a “real challenge” to convince him and the public of the merits of an incinerator in the area.

Food and Marine Minister Simon Coveney was reacting to confirmation that Indaver has opened talks with local stakeholders about the possibility of drafting new plans for an incinerator in Ringaskiddy.

In 2011, An Bord Pleanála rejected the company’s plans for a €150m toxic waste incinerator in the harbour, marking the end of a decade-long battle through the courts and the State’s planning process.