Malcolm Byrne TD Visits Advanced MRF in Support of Green Innovation and AI in Waste Management
We were proud to welcome Malcolm Byrne TD, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy, to tour our state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Dublin.
The visit highlighted the intersection of AI innovation, climate action, and green job creation — three key pillars in Ireland’s drive toward a circular economy.
♻️ A Facility Built for the Future
Our MRF represents a €25 million investment in Ireland’s green infrastructure and plays a crucial role in achieving national and EU recycling targets. This facility:
- ✅ Uses AI-powered optical sorters to separate waste
- ✅ Processes thousands of tonnes of recyclable materials annually
- ✅ Supports 40 new jobs in the local economy
- ✅ Reduces reliance on landfill and export
- ✅ Positions Ireland as a leader in smart, sustainable waste systems
During the tour, Malcolm Byrne met with CEO Neill Ryan and our technical team to explore how machine learning, real-time data, and sensors are transforming the waste sector.
His visit reinforces growing national interest in AI applications for environmental sustainability, particularly in waste reduction, emissions monitoring, and predictive systems.
🌍 Aligning with Ireland’s Climate & AI Strategies
This MRF directly supports Ireland’s:
- 📘 Climate Action Plan 2024
- 📘 Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy
- 📘 AI: Here for Good (Department of Enterprise)
- 🇪🇺 European Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan
Our team is committed to leading by example — using smart tech to cut waste, increase efficiency, and create scalable, eco-friendly solutions.
👥 Local Impact, National Significance
Our facility has created:
- ✅ Local employment in engineering, operations, and data science
- ✅ Partnerships with education providers for skills development
- ✅ Opportunities for SMEs in Ireland’s green supply chain
🎥 Watch the Highlights
Check out the video below to see how Malcolm got on and see how this facility is shaping the future of Irish sustainability.
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