Protesters to fight incinerator plan in Europe

PROTESTERS last night said they were prepared to take a European court case against proposals to build Ireland’s first toxic waste incinerator.

Yesterday Cork County Council refused permission for land in Ringaskiddy to be rezoned for the 80 million project. However, the company behind the plan, Indaver, says it will appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanala within three weeks.

“We have won one battle, but the war is still very much on,” Cork Harbour For A Safe Environment (CHASE) spokeswomen Linda Fitzpatrick said.