{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6ae48b8f309881b50b2cf4ed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Proposed 180MW Gas Power Plant Near Drogheda Sparks Local Opposition","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1793363617750-3af50b65-5025-48fd-85ad-3ebfdf87968a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A public meeting due to take place in Tullyallen this evening has been postponed until next Thursday.</p><p><br></p><p>This is in relation to the submission of plans for a proposed 180-megawatt gas-fired power plant at Dry-bridge, near the M1 exit in Drogheda.</p><p><br></p><p>Woodsmane Limited is seeking a 10-year planning permission for the development, which would</p><p>have an operational lifespan of 40 years.</p><p><br></p><p>Local campaigners are raising concerns over the potential climate, environmental and public health</p><p>impacts, and are calling for the application to be refused.</p><p><br></p><p>The public meeting will give residents an opportunity to have their say, with local elected</p><p>representatives also invited to attend.</p><p><br></p><p>Speaking on the Agenda this morning to discuss the proposal, the community&#39;s concerns and what happens next are</p><p>Labour TD for Louth Ged Nash, Sinn Féin councillor Eric Donovan and local resident Ray Ronan.</p>","author_name":"lmfm "}