Serious irregularities in dioxin figures in Indaver's planning application have been exposed on the final day (May 17 2016) of the 17 day hearing into Indaver's third application to build a 240,000 tonne incinerator at Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, which according to the hearing Inspector Derek Daly bring "the veracity of documentation into question". Dioxin tables which purport to … [Read more...]
No measuring of nanoparticles – not practical, Indaver tell hearing
Ms Grace McCormack, Quality & Environmental Manager MSW, Indaver Ireland told the hearing that Indaver have "no practical method for measuring nanoparticles" and under their licence conditions there is "no requirement to measure for them" but that they measure for PM10 and PM2.5 particles four times a year. Ms McCormack was responding to a question posed by Dr Gordon … [Read more...]
Indaver facility will carry strategic implications for the State – Indaver offer to shut down for Department when needed
Fred Bradley, Principal Officer Department of Defence and Commdt David Browne, Irish Air Corps, returned to the Oral Hearing this morning, 11 May (Day 14) to reiterate beyond any doubt the construction of the proposed incinerator in such close proximity to Haulbowline Naval Base would "create a flight safety hazard to Irish Air Corps helicopter operations" and stated that risk … [Read more...]
Indaver to abandon fire fighting after just 2 hours
At todays Oral Hearing, (10 May, Day 13) a collective gasp was heard from the audience as Indaver Ireland admitted that they are not equipped to firefight for more than 2 hours, with emergency firewater tanks onsite holding just 2,200m3 of water and a fire which is not quenched in 2 hours is considered a 'worst case scenario'. Speaking for Indaver Ireland, Conor Jones, … [Read more...]
Final Submissions today, questions next week
Final submissions will take place today at the Carrigaline Court Hotel, on Day 11 (5 May) of the Oral Hearing into the proposed Ringaskiddy Incinerator. Inspector Derek Daly will then proceed next Monday to questions, and submission parties will be given the chance to cross-examine Indaver on any outstanding issues. The Department of Defence and PDForra are … [Read more...]
