Councillors to hear proposal for nuclear plant in Derry

Councillors in Derry are due to hear proposals today for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the city.

The plan is being put forward by businessman Robert Andrew, who says a 2,000-megawatt plant could generate the same amount of power as 300,000 wind farms.

Mr Andrew says the facility would meet all of the North's energy needs and would also create 500 stable jobs.

However, local Green Party spokesman Peter Doran is urging councillors to reject the idea, saying it flies in the face of public opinion.

Yesterday, a cross-border group of councillors challenged the British government to guarantee that no nuclear power plant would be built in the North and to look instead at renewable energy sources.