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Wednesday, 18 September 2019 14:17

Uncertainty still surrounds the future of the Shannonbridge plant.

An Offaly Councillor is calling on the ESB to clarify whether it will submit a new planning application for its power plant at Shannonbridge.

Fianna Fail's Eamonn Dooley also says it would be an environmental disaster to leave the peat already produced for the facility lying in bogs.

The
ESB says it's continuing to assess options for the development of West Offaly Power.

Mr. Dooley says its time the government got firmly involved in the issue:

Missing Westmeath Teenager Found Safe And Well

Chloe Spencer had been reported missing since Sunday.
Uisce Éireann Faces €8.2m Charge For Shannon Pipeline In Offaly

Uisce Éireann could be charged as much as €100,000 per kilometre.
Arts Council Awards Over €17m In Funding To 220 Recipients Nationwide

Westmeath recipients will receive €126,500.
Regional Health Forum Chair ‘Shocked’ As Spending Powers Are Curbed

Day to day spending powers are being removed from four health regions.
Athlone Burlesque Star Brings Festival Back For A Fourth Year

Athlone burlesque performer Memphis Shell discusses the history, confidence and community behind the artform ahead of the Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival.
Westmeath Council Approves 74 New Homes

Lacken Ventures Ltd are looking to build houses in Charlestown.
Westmeath Landlord Ordered To Pay €15k In Damages For "Egregious" Actions

Aida Cassiano was served a notice of termination for her rented Rochfortbridge home in October 2024.
Iarnród Éireann Adding Extra Trains For National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships begin next week.

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