: Dublin Regional Waste Management Plan identifies the need for a municipal waste incinerator for the greater Dublin area.
1998 : Dublin Regional Waste Management Plan sets out a target of 59 per cent recycling, 25 per cent thermal treatment and 16 per cent landfill.
2000 : The Poolbeg peninsula is identified as the best location for the incinerator.
2002 : Expressions of interest are sought to design, build and operate the incinerator.
2003 : Bids are submitted from a shortlist of five companies.
2005 : The contract is awarded to the Danish waste management company Elsam.
2007: In November An Bord Pleanála grants planning permission.
2008 : In December Environmental Protection Agency grants a waste licence,
2009 : Work scheduled to begin in late autumn,
2012 : Incinerator scheduled for completion.