We began day eight by being given some aerial photographs showing alternative access routes to Haulbowline Island - instead of continuing along the … [Read more...]
These (on-going) notes are a report from Catriona Reid of the Cork Greens on the happenings at the An Bord Pleanála oral hearing for the Ringaskiddy incinerator. Huge gratitude to Catriona for both taking these notes, and sharing them to the CHASE site.
Day seven – Wednesday 27th
(This is quite long I'm afraid. Comments always welcome.) Our seventh day at the hearing began with Professor Anthony Staines, or as Joe Noonan … [Read more...]
Day six – Tuesday 26th, evening sitting
The Tuesday evening sitting of the hearing was what I really wanted to speak about. It was reserved specially for those who couldn't attend during the … [Read more...]
Day six – Tuesday 26th
Day six began with Professor Vyvyan Howard, expert on epidemiology, telling us about nanoparticles coming from incinerators. He said they’re not … [Read more...]
Day five – Monday 25th
I began the fifth day by sleeping through my alarm for an hour. I forgot my coat in the rush to leave the house - I didn't want to lose my seat to TDs … [Read more...]
Day four – Friday 22nd
It was a very soft day outside today, on day four; you got the impression that the rain was there but you couldn't see it. I was skirting around the … [Read more...]
Day three – Thursday 21st
EDIT 07/16: – Apologies if you read this in April and only half of the text appeared; I discovered the problem just recently and the rest of the text … [Read more...]
Day two – Wednesday 20th
The second day of ABP's oral hearing for the proposed Rigaskiddy incinerator began today at 10am. The entirety of the day was dedicated to Indaver so … [Read more...]
Day one – Tuesday 19th
The day began with a protest march in the car park of the Carrigaline Court Hotel. A good 200+ people attended with home made placards and printed … [Read more...]