UPDATED: Group opposed to planned multi-million euro biomethane plant in Kildare announces drop-in clinics

A group opposed to a planned multi-million euro biomethane plant in South Kildare has announced that it will host workshop clinics.

According to the Ballyvass Biogas Community Group, the clinics will aim to support those who wish to submit an objection to Kildare County Council (KCC) in relation to the proposed plant, which is being planned for Ballyvass, on the outskirts of Castledermot.

A spokesperson for the group said: "Drop in anytime between 3pm to 9pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025; Friday, September 5, 2025; Wednesday, September 10, 2025; and Friday, September 12, 2025.

"We will be there to lend a hand.

"You can lodge your submission online or in person; we can help you with either."

In addition, the group specified that the clinics will be held in Castledermot Community Centre.

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BACKGROUND

Last month, plans were submitted to KCC for the construction of a biomethane plant in Ballyvass by English-based energy company Cycle0 (stylised as CycleØ).

However, in relation to the proposed development in Kildare, there has been opposition from locals.

Concerns range from the impact on the biodiversity of the area to an increase in traffic congestion.

This led to a spokesperson for the CycleØ Group to respond to a series of questions submitted by the radio station KFM back in February.

These questions highlighted concerns surrounding the Kildare project.

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