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An Coimisiún Pleanála has requested further information on the proposed battery storage facility by Neoen Renewables Ireland Limited in Newmarket, which received a 10-year planning permission with 28 conditions from Cork County Council. Key concerns from local residents include proximity to housing, potential biodiversity impacts, and pollution risks to the River Blackwater.

An Coimisiún Pleanála seeks a fire risk management plan and other safety details by May 5. Community leaders express a united opposition to the facility's location, citing inadequate guidelines and safety protocols. A decision is anticipated by autumn 2026.