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.

Dublin City Council last night issued a compulsory purchase order to buy land to build the incinerator in a bid to speed up the process.

The move is being seen as a snub to Minister Gormley, who is publicly opposed to the plant.

Covanta, the company behind the incinerator, asked Dublin City Council to buy the land as the delay in securing a foreshore license was stalling the project.