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.

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.

A new report compiled for former Environment Minister John Gormley has revealed that a 'put or pay' clause in the council's contract with American waste management company, Covanta could cost as much as €14m per year.

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