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One of the three petitions against the plans, set up by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was signed by 22,000 people while another on change.org had over 3,000 signatures.
Toecroft Farm off Toecroft Lane in Sprotbrough
Residents in the Sprotbrough area said they were against the plans due to odour, traffic issues, an increase in vermin and noise.
Councillors on the planning committee at a meeting on Tuesday (June 8) mirrored concerns of residents for turning down the application – against the recommendations of council officers who said it should be approved.
The application was deferred for a site visit and will be heard again later this month.
The regulator overseeing the registration of emergency medical technicians, paramedics and advance paramedics in Ireland has called for volunteers to be utilised during the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
The Health Service Executive and Department of Health have been asked to consider using volunteers from organisations including the Order of Malta and Civil Defence to administer the vaccines.
The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), which regulates pre-hospital emergency care and registers practitioners, told RTÉ s Morning Ireland this could help alleviate pressures on frontline responders.
The independent statutory body’s call comes as the Oireachtas Health Committee was told yesterday the healthcare system is facing a backlog of patients, due to Covid-19, that will stretch the health services to the absolute limit .