Ballinasloe locals encouraged to have their say on planned waste facility

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Ballinasloe locals are being encouraged to have their say regarding a controversial licence for a waste facility in the town.

Last year, the High Court overturned a decision by the county council granting the waste permit, however a new application for a licence has now been submitted.

200 people attended a public meeting last evening held by 'Ballinasloe Says No' campaign group to discuss environmental and health concerns in relation to the planned facility.

More at 4 as local councillor Aisling Dolan is urging the public to make their submissions on the plan by September 9th....