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Court reports mentioning Inchigeelagh, Cork
2018-07-19 · Cork
Michael Lynch, a 26‑year‑old from Cork, had his eight‑year jail term for false imprisonment upheld by the Court of Appeal. He was found guilty of false imprisonment of a woman he had been seeing for three weeks and was sentenced to 10 years, with the final two suspended. Lynch had a history of violent offences, including torturing a pregnant ex‑girlfriend by pouring boiling water over her after adding sugar to raise the temperature, and assaulting another ex‑girlfriend. The Court of Appeal, citing his record of violence against women, held that the sentence had to be significant. The appeal against the severity of the sentence was dismissed, and the eight‑year term remained in force. The case was heard by a three‑judge panel, including Mr Justice George Birmingham. The decision was made on 19 July 2018. Michael Lynch pleaded not guilty.
2017-07-10 · Cork
Klaus Balz and Hanna Heubach, residents of Bear na Gaoithe, Inchigeelagh, Co Cork, have brought a High Court challenge against An Bord Pleanala's decision to grant planning permission for the Cleanrath Inchigeelagh wind farm. The applicants, represented by David Holland SC, allege that the planning authority failed to properly consider the increased noise generated by the proposed up to 11 turbines, arguing this renders the decision flawed. They seek an order quashing the permission, along with declarations that An Bord Pleanala failed to conduct a proper Environmental Impact Assessment, breached the rules of natural justice, and made an unreasonable decision. Counsel stated that the development would quadruple perceived loudness in the area. Cork County Council originally granted permission in 2016, subject to approximately 40 conditions, which was subsequently appealed by the developer, Cleanrath Windfarm Ltd. Cork County Council and Cleanrath are notice parties to the proceedings. Mr Justice Seamus Noonan granted permission to bring the challenge on an ex-parte basis. The matter was adjourned and made returnable to a date in October.