Minister welcomes planning decision on Edenderry Power Plant

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has today welcomed the decision to allow a power station in the midlands continue operating until 2030.

Minister welcomes planning decision on Edenderry Power Plant
Fri, 23 Dec, 2016 - 13:04

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has today welcomed the decision to allow a power station in the midlands continue operating until 2030.

Edenderry Power Plant in Co Offaly has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanála after An Taisce and Friends of the Irish Environment lodged appeals with the body.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Edenderry Power plantPlace: Co OffalyPlace: LanesboroughPlace: ShannonbridgePlace: EdenderryPlace: County RoscommonPlace: West Offaly PowerPlace: County OffalyPerson: Minister for Communications, Climate Action and EnvironmentPerson: Denis NaughtenPerson: MinisterPerson: John ReganOrganisation: Edenderry Power PlantOrganisation: An Bord PleanálaOrganisation: An Taisce and Friends of the Irish EnvironmentOrganisation: EdenderryOrganisation: SIPTUOrganisation: Edenderry Power LtdOrganisation: ESBOrganisation: Bord na Móna
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