James Heffernan (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her reply. The last part of her reply says it all when gasification and incineration are put in one bracket. That is what people fear, certainly in Ballyhahill, Foynes, Shanagolden and such areas, as they see them as all the one. I cannot see how this will improve the 2020 targets in the slightest. The Minister of State mentioned other renewable sources of energy. What is proposed to be burned in this plant is thousands of tonnes of tyres and plastics, which will emit all sorts of poisons and toxins into the air. That is something we do not want. Much truck has been given to the EPA, with people saying it will provide protection when it comes to emissions.