HUNDREDS OF OBJECTIONS TO CASHLA POWER PLANT

Date Published: 31-Mar-2009

Over 300 objections against a gas-fired power plant at Cashla Athenry have been lodged with Galway County Council.Constant Energy Limited hopes to build the 200 mega watt power plant at Cashla.Among the record number of objections are letters from Deputies Noel Grealish and Frank Fahey, Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames and Councillor Jim Cuddy.Most of the objections centre around the proximity of the proposed plant to the local school.A decision on the power plant is due to be made in the next three weeks.