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Councillor says "frustration" doesn't cover sentiment in Gort over biogas plant

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Councillor says "frustration" doesn't cover sentiment in Gort over biogas plant

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A local councillor says "frustration" doesn't begin to cover the sentiment in Gort over a planned biogas plant near the town.

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It follows a well-attended public meeting in Gort on Wednesday night.

It garnered national attention - after a man in attendance threw bags of cow manure at Minister Anne Rabbitte and Deputy Ciaran Cannon.

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The next step in the local campaign will be to pursue a difficult and expensive legal challenge - with community fundraising now underway.

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Speaking to Galway Talks, Councillor Joe Byrne says the people of Gort will never accept the proposed plant in its current location.

Councillor says "frustration" doesn't cover sentiment in Gort over biogas plant

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