Indaver Ireland has claimed that its planned toxic waste incinerator in Cork harbour will sort out the county's waste problems.
It also believes it will be able to deal with the controversial contaminated soils and sludge at the former Irish Steel plant nearby.
In his opening address on day two of An Bord Pleanála's hearing into the proposals, Indaver's John Ahern claimed the facility could resolve the environmental and financial problems posed by the former steel plant on Haulbowline in Cork Harbour in a 'safe, efficient and affordable' way.
He also told the gathering that Cork is facing punitive fines unless it reduces its dependence on landfill.
Mr Ahern believes that while Cork City and County Councils' waste management plan is good, it has limitations and no technology working alone can sort Ireland's waste problems.
An Bord Pleanála senior inspector Oznur Yucel-Finn told the hearing yesterday that the board received 295 written submissions.
Indaver is expected to take up to four days to outline its proposals for the €150m facility.
