Standing up against the Lough Neagh Incinerator

On Thursday 29th April I spoke at a Public Meeting in Antrim Civic Centre. I was invited to speak by CALNI. CALNI are a wonderful group of people joined together, driven by motivation to oppose the plans for an Incinerator on the shores of Lough Neagh, close to the small village of Glenavy.

This Incinerator, the size of Stormont, has been proposed by Rose Energy to be on this particular site and would argue that it is the best place for this Incinerator, which will deal with Chicken Litter to be.

I am completely opposed for this hideous building to be placed anywhere near the beautiful scenic view which the Lough provides.

CALNI set up in January 2008... 2 years later they are still going strong, and successfully managing to pro long the decision of the Environment Minister, who is currently the DUP's Edwin Poots. However, it is now time that this situation is dealt with efectively and efficently. My colleague in the Assembly, South Antrim MLA has called for a full, independent public inquiry into this incinerator, and I would like to echo this call.

The Minister for Environment needs to ACT NOW... and take the decision for this public inquiry. Brushing an issue like this under the carpet is simply not good enough. With over 7000 objections to this incinerator, it is quite clear the public are saying No!

I would also like to thank CALNI for the beautiful picture of Lough Neagh, its not very often politicians are given gifts!