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"This goes totally against the aim of reducing damage to the environment"

Two TDs have criticised a move by An Taisce to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court to prevent the planning permission for Belview.

Glanbia Belview cheese plant timeline unknown 2021-06-02

Glanbia Ireland remains committed to its planned continental cheese facility at Belview in Co Kilkenny, according to CEO Jim Bergin.

Glanbia cheese plant controversy masks bigger issue around Ireland’s role in EU dairy industry

); An Taisce sees five-figure boost in donations in two days since Taoiseachs cheese factory comment The Taoiseach was criticised for interfering in the planning process, and many encouraged others to join or donate. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Thursday 13 May 2021, 1:45 PM 3 hours ago 22,386 Views 26 Comments Image: Shutterstock/nesavinov Image: Sh...

Cowen moves to limit planning board deliberations to 12 weeks Former minister introduces Bill to restrict An Bord Pleanála on appeals and applications about an hour ago   Former minister for agriculture Barry Cowen has introduced legislation to put a 12-week limit for An Bord Pleanála to consider applications and appeals in an attempt to ensure it “doesn’t unduly delay” decisions on infrastructural projects. Mr Cowen also said “the Government could and must put similar statutory tim...

Taoiseach says politicians entitled to comment on planning issues Martin urges An Taisce to withdraw appeal against €140m Kilkenny cheese factory Thu, May 13, 2021, 01:00   Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said politicians are entitled to comment on planning issues as he defended his remarks urging heritage organisation An Taisce to withdraw its appeal against the construction of a €140 million cheese factory in Co Kilkenny. Mr Martin was speaking in the Dáil as Social Democrats TD Holly Ca...

Minister OGorman defends An Taisce after Taoiseach weighs in on Kilkenny cheese factory In the Dáil yesterday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin asked An Taisce not to appeal a planning application granted for a post-Brexit cheese factory. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Wednesday 12 May 2021, 9:59 AM 1 hour ago 8,774 Views 15 Comments MINISTER FOR CHILDREN an...

Green Party to stand up for An Taisce in Co Kilkenny cheese plant row Fine Gael junior minister says environment group using public funds to appeal against venture ‘shabby’ about 2 hours ago   The Green Party will take a strong stand to prevent Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Ministers from applying pressure on An Taisce to withdraw an appeal against a €140 million cheese manufacturing plant in Co Kilkenny. The Greens have also strongly objected to rural Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs calli...