{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/689320b5eef665d629a5d6e2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Permission Granted for Controversial Kentstown Gas Power Plant - 06/08/2024","description":"<p>Meath County Council has granted planning permission for a highly contentious gas fired peaking power plant in Kentstown, despite strong local opposition.</p><p><br></p><p>Polarisgate Ltd had sought a 10 year planning permission for the development, which will consist of three open-cycle gas turbine generators, each with a 30m high stack, on a 19-acre site at Curraghtown, Brownstown. If constructed, the plant is expected to operate for 40 years and provide back-up electricity to the national grid.</p><p><br></p><p>The decision follows months of heated debate and a number of protests held in Kentstown village.</p><p><br></p><p>We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Sinn Fein TD for Meath-East, Darren O’Rourke, who says that this is a “very disappointing” decision. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}