A ‘kick in the teeth’ for local community

The Government and opposition have united in anger over An Bord Pleanála’s approval for an incinerator at Ringaskiddy, insisting the move is a “kick in the teeth” to a community playing a key role in the future of Cork City.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, Greens leader Eamon Ryan and others lashed out at the decision, saying it will cause immense damage to the picturesque harbour area and damage the region’s tourism and business development proposals.

With Ringaskiddy at the industrial heart of the harbour, Mr Coveney said while the ruling is independent of politics he is deeply frustrated by what happened.