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Just 7% cut in waste exports since Poolbeg plant opened

Latest figures show that the export of municipal waste has only been reduced by around 7% since the opening of Dublin's Poolbeg incinerator.
Environment • 17 May 18

11 treated after incident at Poolbeg incinerator

An investigation is under way into an incident at the Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin after 11 people were taken to hospital complaining of nausea, breathing difficulties and blurred vision.
Ireland • 08 Jun 17

€44m to go towards Poolbeg incinerator

The first major investment by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is going to help fund construction of the Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin.
News • 20 Oct 14

DCC report recommends Poolbeg incinerator proceeds

Work on building the controversial Poolbeg incinerator could start before the end of the year following a recommendation from Dublin City Council management that the €500m development should go ahead.
News • 05 Sep 14

Concerns over Poolbeg contract overrun

The European Commission has called on Dublin City Council to terminate a contract for client services and public relations at the Poolbeg incinerator in which spending over-ran by more than €20m.
News • 11 Nov 13

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