Ballinasloe Biogas Concern Group

09/03/2026

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/galway/news/london-based-company-appeals-galway-biomethane-plant-refusal-to-an-coimisiun-pleanala/a1143583613.html

A proposal to build an industrial plant to convert organic waste into renewable energy has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála after planners in Galway refused permission for the project.

03/03/2026

https://www.iatp.org/germany-biogas-lessons

While biogas — energy produced mostly from crops or animal manure — has long been promoted as part of the European Union’s (EU) energy transition, it now receives renewed attention as a tool to address agriculture’s methane emissions.

26/02/2026

Guidelines to help authorities in assessing planning applications for biomethane plants are expected early in 2026.

24/02/2026

Hi all, the Biogas Concern Group are holding a meeting in Gullanes Hotel on Wednesday 4th March at 8pm. This is to prepare an objection to the recent appeal lodged by Circle O, with the support of a consultant with a lot of experience in this area.

People can submit individual objections or there will be a group objection prepared that any one who attends can sign on the night.

Please share these meeting details with as many people as possible to gather much needed support. If anyone has any suggestions or questions, please get in touch over the coming week . Thank you.

05/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EXqzS6zc3/

BBC West investigations uncover reports expressing serious concerns about parts of a site where four people died.

05/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EXqzS6zc3/

National Media Coverage of the Biogas Planning Refusal - one of the three nationwide refusals to the company promoting the project and a copy of the only local media report contained in the latest Edition of the Tuam Herald ! https://www.farmersjournal.ie/amp/news/news/third-cycle-ad-plant-proposal-refused-901616

22/01/2026

Galway Council have refused outright an application by Cycle0 to build a large Bio-Methane Gas Plant at Glan Cross, Kellysgrove – where the old Liffey Meats Processing plant lies, across from Whtyes Concrete works on the Portumna Road, approximately 5 km south west of the town centre.
In summary Cycle0 were denied by county planners on the 21st Jan on four key grounds -1: Large trucks would be travelling along a "substandard road" (substandard in width, alignment and surface); it wouldn't be safe for two large trucks to pass one another; it would "endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard", and be contrary to the sustainable development of an area.
2: There would be an intensification of road use for the R355; the junction for turning into the site would be situated at the wrong point as there would be "substantial" change to sightlines, and it would be particularly hazardous for right-hand turns; "endangering public safety” and be contrary to Galway County Development Plan objectives.
3: The EIA report didn't present enough information in sufficient detail to make an assessment of the impact on Environment, Roads and Transportation. There was a lack of information on risks - what would happen in the event of an incident, or the potential leakage of slurry from slurry feedstock or servicing, and the lack of information means the assessors couldn't rule out the risk that something would happen at European sites protected for flora and fauna. Again, it would contravene objectives laid out in the Galway County Development Plan.
4) European sites - Cycle0 did not provide sufficient information to demonstrate that surrounding European sites, i.e. SAC Esker would be adequately protected.
Ballinasloe Biogas Concern Group welcomed this decision by the planners “as it basically agrees with our analysis that the location is totally unsuitable for such an Industrial and hazardous development but we are aware from other groups nationwide how Cycle0 operate and we suspect there will be a full appeal to An Commisun Planala , so we will be holding further Community, public meetings in February to make sure our voices are heard in this process too. It’s not too late for more people to get involved in the campaign in whatever way possible “
See the Formal notice of rejection attached.https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561691/0

08/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/14S4ttw4Qs6/

This is an interesting interview which highlights these companies priorities is solely business

The mask slipped during the interview 07/01/26

During a live discussion on Tipp FM, the safety risk to children and local road users was openly acknowledged — and then immediately weighed against supposed job benefits.

Fran Curry (Tipp FM) acknowledged the risk:
It’s a danger to your kids and the like… my balance is important as well…

Dr Maurice Deasy (Climaticus, speaking on behalf of Roadstone Ltd.) responded:..it's a danger to your kids but it’s also a job opportunity for someone driving the truck....

Anyone who is a parent would find this disgusting and quite worrying.

When “jobs” are raised in this context, it feels less like a genuine commitment to local employment and more like a convenient justification for accepting risks that would never be tolerated in an urban setting.

It’s hard to ignore that “jobs” are being used as a shield here.

The real driver is decarbonisation and green optics — not employment.

A handful of jobs does not justify putting children, pedestrians, and daily road users at risk on roads that are clearly unsuitable.

This is not about being “anti-jobs”.
It is about who bears the risk.

🎧 Listen for yourself at 33:31 in the podcast:
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https://tippfm.com/podcasts/tipp-today-full-show-070126/

18/12/2025

Hi all, just a reminder the second 'Submission Workshop' is on at 7:00 - 9:00 pm tonight in the Rugby Club for anyone wanting assistance or advice about what to include in your submissions.

Additionally, if people have some submissions already done and won't be able to email them, you can drop them in this evening