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  1. Regular updates on proceedings from the oral hearing
  2. Dublin Waste to Energy Project oral hearing details.
  3. An Bord Pleanala and the Planning Process
  4. Frequently Asked Questions

Oral Hearing for the Dublin Waste to Energy Project

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When and where will the hearing take place?
    • The oral hearing for the Dublin Waste to Energy Project will take place on Thursday 19th of April 2007, at 11am in the Hogan Suite of the Conference Centre at Croke Park, Dublin 3. The hearing is provisionally scheduled to run from Thursday 19th until Thursday 26th inclusive, however it is possible that the hearing could continue on past this date. Click here for venue information.
  2. Where can I obtain information on the oral hearing?
    • As well as viewing the information we have on display in this section of our website, you can obtain further information from An Bord Pleanala.
  3. Where can I obtain information on the Dublin Waste to Energy Project?
    • You can view a large amount of information on this website or by contacting the Local Area Office in Ringsend by phone on 01-222-7371 or by post at Dublin City Council Area Office, First Floor, Portview House, Thorncastle Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4.
  4. What is an oral hearing?
    • When dealing with a complex case, An Bord Pleanala will call for an oral hearing to be held. It is presided over by an Inspector from the office of the Board and it allows the applicant and other interested parties to voice their opinions on the proposed development in question. When it is complete, the Inspector completes a report for the Board which includes a recommendation by himself / herself. The oral hearing is one part of the statutory processes, for more information please click here.
  5. How does an oral hearing work?
    • The oral hearing will be chaired by the Inspector who is appointed by An Bord Pleanala. The running order of events will be set out by the Inspector on the first day of the hearing. The hearings have no fixed time limits and will run until the Inspector is satisfied with the material she or he has heard. The Inspector must then compile a report complete with a recommendation and submit it to the Board so that they can make a decision on the matter. Importantly, An Bord Pleanala is not obliged to uphold the Inspectors recommendation.
  6. What is An Bord Pleanala?
    • An Bord Pleanala are The National Planning Board of Ireland and they are charged with the determination of appeals and certain other major planning matters within the State. Within their remit, is the power to approve or deny any major infrastructural projects that is proposed by a local authority. Click here for more information on An Bord Pleanala.
  7. What decisions can be made by An Bord Pleanala?
    • An Bord Pleanala will return one of three possible decisions on the project application. They can grant permission without conditions, grant permission with conditions or refuse permission for specified reasons.
  8. Is their anywhere I can follow the progress of the oral hearing?
    • Yes. The At the Hearing section on this website will have regular updates on the proceedings including information on speakers and the main points they make. Click here to view this section.