2018 18 December – The Mungret air quality monitors cease operating. The unit is sent to the UK for repair. Anne Goggin, senior executive engineer LCCC, admits there were problems with the other monitors and consequently no collection of any … Read More
2018 6 July – CRH/ICL are found guilty in the district court of ‘environmental pollution’ and for allowing ‘fugitive dust’ to cover cars and properties. Judge Marian O’Leary fines the multinational €1,250 and grants them two months to pay. 20 … Read More
2017 September – Uplift – Ireland’s multi-issue campaign organisation promoting people powered action – raises €1800 for LAP through crowd-funding donations. October – Plans announced by LCCC for a suburban housing scheme ‘the size of a small town’ consisting of … Read More
2017 29 August – Start of the ABP Oral Hearing at the South Court Hotel. Philanthropist J.P. McManus sits through the entire four days of proceedings supported by the former county state solicitor, John Power. LAP is represented by leading … Read More
2017 1-2 April – Technical problems at the Irish Cement plant; hundreds of adjoining properties and cars are covered with a sticky, grey and gritty substance. The EPA is bombarded with complaints from concerned residents. Fugitive dust-storms continue for several … Read More
2017 11 March – LAP organises a Family Protest March from City Hall, Merchants Quay to The People’s Park. The sun shines and an estimated thousand concerned citizens turn up to participate in what is a positive and peaceful occasion. … Read More
2016 28 November – Silent Protest outside the council buildings in Dooradoyle prior to the decision by LCCC executive to grant planning permission. LAP member, Angus Mitchell makes a statement in the council chamber. He lists the risks to health … Read More
2015 4 am 25th July 2015 – Incident at Irish Cement caused by a blockage in a pre-heater tower. EPA notified at 11 a.m. 27 July – Inspectors from EPA visit site and report that ‘Irish Cement was non-compliant with … Read More
