Written answers
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Energy Production
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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163. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which waste to energy enterprises are currently in operation and are anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61951/21]
Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)
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There are currently 2 waste to energy plants in operation in Ireland. In addition, three cement kilns accept solid recovered fuel (SRF) derived from waste for co-incineration at their plants. Further details are available from the Environmental Protection Agency at the following link:
National waste statistics | Environmental Protection Agency (epa.ie)
I understand that a number of other facilities are in the process of seeking planning and licensing approval from the relevant statutory authorities.
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