The owners of a controversial incinerator plant have defended the project amid criticism from an Irvine pressure group.
Irvine Without Incinerators is running a strong campaign against Oldhall energy recovery facility which is being built in the town, with letters recently delivered to North Ayrshire councillors and officials.
Friends of the Earth Scotland say the emissions can cause breathing problems and there is a report which says there is a very high rate of respiratory problems in North Ayrshire.
