Operators of the Poolbeg Incinerator in Dublin reassuring the public that the overnight leak of lime was contained within the plant
However despite the statement from Covanta, residents and environmentalists remain concerned
Green TD for the area Eamon Ryan said it was extremely worrying considering the plant only started test operations this week.
11 workers at the plant were hospitalised – two of whom were kept in hospital overnight.
Anthony Jordan is a member of the Sandymount and Merrion Residents' Association, he says locals are understandably wondering will it happen again.
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