Mitchelstown Biogas Concern Group

30/07/2026

Update: An Coimisiún Pleanála have not reached a decision on Case 500541. It is ongoing and no future date for a decision has been given.

17/05/2026

Published 15th May 2026 in the Longford Leader

Cllr Mark Casey said the proposed plant is located too close to residents and tourism hot spot Center Parcs

14/05/2026

Update: In regard to the proposed development at Corracunna Cross, the appeal with An Coimisiún Pleanála has been adjourned until late July due to the complexity of this case. Thanks for all support and we will update you as we receive news.

22/03/2026

It’s very easy to throw the word ‘nimby’ around in these debates, but anybody who does clearly doesn’t understand the magnitude and reality of what’s being proposed with these large-scale industrial developments. We’re in favour of renewable energy. We are NOT, nor should any sensible person be, in favour of large corporations buying up swathes of our beautiful, food-producing countryside for industrial use when factory rooftops, car parks and brownfield sites lay idle!!

22/03/2026

12/03/2026

Cork County Council votes against Openness and Transparency.

https://www.corkindependent.com/2026/03/11/no-live-streaming-of-council-meetings

17/02/2026

Anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas can play a positive role in Ireland’s renewable energy transition — but only when properly regulated. Unfortunately, Ireland currently lacks the basic national standards that other EU countries already require. As a result, AD plants are being proposed far too...

11/02/2026

09/02/2026

Community breathes collective sigh of relief as biomethane plant refused

09/02/2026

A Northern Ireland based company that runs an AD facility in Co. Derry has been fined £6,000 after a discharge of "slurry-like" material.