Decision on Kildare wind farm appeal due in August
Future of development rests with An Bord Pleanála
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The company behind the proposed five turbine Umeras Wind Farm has appealed Kildare County Council’s decision to refuse planning permission.
The cased is due to be decided by An Bord Pleanála by August 17. The controversial wind farm, if approved, would be located between Monasterevin and Rathangan.
Last month, the council refused the application due to Air Corps flight path, ecological and road network concerns.
Over 170 submissions were made by local residents, politicians, Kildare Failte, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council and the Irish Aviation Authority.
Drone delivery player Manna raises $25m as it eyes expansion
Bobby Healy. Image: Manna
The start-up has been delivering food and other goods in a controlled operation in Co Galway but is now looking to expand nationally.
Manna, the Irish drone delivery start-up, has secured $25m in a new round of funding as it prepares to expand beyond its testing phases.
The Series A round has been led by Draper Esprit with participation from DST Global and Team Europe, the fund headed up by Delivery Hero co-founder Lukasz Gadowski.
Previous investors Dynamo Ventures, Atlantic Bridge and Elkstone backed the start-up again.
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23 April 2021 12:27
Dublin Airport has launched WebTrak, an internet-based service that enables local communities to access flight paths and noise levels for arriving and departing aircraft at the airport.
The system was established in collaboration with the Irish Aviation Authority, which provides air traffic control services in Ireland and Envirosuite environmental management experts.
“Webtrak is the latest initiative in Dublin Airport’s ongoing commitment to its neighbours. We have been engaging with our local communities for decades now and we know this will be a welcome tool for those concerned with aircraft noise,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison.
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