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Indaver’s Ringaskiddy Incinerator Costs Jumped €40m

Planning Permission Update: Indaver Ringaskiddy Incinerator Cost Rises to €200m

The projected cost of the Indaver incinerator in Ringaskiddy has surged to €200 million, raising concerns over the planning permission process and environmental impact.

Indaver Ireland, the waste processing company operating an incinerator in Duleek, Co Meath, where electricity production powers areas equivalent to Drogheda and Navan, is facing increased costs for its Ringaskiddy project in Co Cork. Originally approved with planning permission for €160 million, the cost for the new facility, which plans to process up to 240,000 tonnes of waste annually, has now risen to €200 million, reflecting inflation and project complexity.

This incinerator is designed not just for waste treatment but to generate energy that could power approximately 30,000 homes, with potential integration into a district heating system for low-carbon heating. The rise in costs comes amidst ongoing scrutiny, including a High Court challenge by environmental groups. These groups contended the project’s environmental impact was not fully addressed, leading to the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to return the application to An Bord Pleanála for fresh evaluation.

An Bord Pleanála’s decision-making now involves reconsideration of environmental impacts and potential material contraventions related to the project, including flood-risk development concerns due to the site location near coastal areas. The renewed examination emphasizes the need for rigorous compliance with environmental and planning standards before final approval is granted.

Indaver’s operational accounts reveal that, despite a 22% revenue increase mainly driven by waste treatment and power generation volume, their profits declined by 12% last year. This reflects shifting market dynamics including fluctuating electricity prices and a changed engagement mix with lower-margin projects, underscoring challenges in the waste-to-energy sector that parallel the financial pressures seen in the Ringaskiddy project’s cost escalation.

The project’s advancement hinges on securing the updated planning permission from An Bord Pleanála, which will weigh the environmental impact report, community concerns, and technical compliance carefully. Housing scheme approvals and flood-risk development assessments in the region add layers of complexity to the planning landscape.

As the process unfolds, the potential benefits of the Ringaskiddy incinerator to Ireland’s waste management and energy generation efforts contend with legal, financial, and environmental scrutiny. Monitoring An Bord Pleanála’s reassessment is critical for stakeholders tracking sustainable infrastructure development in Ireland.

Originally reported in on Mon, 20 Oct 2025 02:45:20 +0000. Full story

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