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December 15, 2011
PLANS to develop a controversial landfill in north Dublin have been scrapped following a decision by the four Dublin local authorities this week. Fingal County Council said the decision not to press ahead with the development on the 190-hectare site, which was purchased for €30m, had been taken “due to the large costs that would be involved and the changed circumstances which have rendered the project
no longer viable”. The decision was welcomed this week by local politicians and residents who have held a long-running campaign against the proposed landfill. FCC county manager David O’Connor, said the project had “reached a crucial juncture and in light of changed circumstances, the decision to proceed would incur major costs of up to €45 million which in today’s market and in light of evolving national policy, could not now be justified”. Full Story on Page 7
Festive fun: At the Christmas fair MARIE Ennis and Patsy Brown were clearly enjoying taking part in Malahide’s Feltrim school Christmas fair which took place recently. The event was a great opportunity to purchase Christmas presents with
plenty of stalls offering everything from toys to knit-wear. And there were also plenty of tasty treats on offer for anyone looking to leave something for Santa. Full Gallery on Page 9