New measures to reduce odours from plant in Carrigtwohill to begin shortly

The EPA is examining whether Merck Millipore has complied with the term of its operating licence after inspectors recorded “damp mould odours” during a visit of the facility earlier this month.

New measures to reduce odours coming from a large industrial plant in east Cork are expected to begin next week, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

The environmental watchdog said Merck Millipore had plans to install a carbon filter unit at its facility in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork which was designed to address the issue of emissions generated during the manufacturing process.