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Challenges against Kerry 'Greenway'
Summary
Two High Court challenges have been launched against the proposed 32‑km South Kerry Greenway, which would run from Glenbeigh to Caherciveen along the former Southern and Western Railway. The first challenge is brought by farmer James Clifford and environmental activist Peter Sweetman, who argue that An Bord Pleanala's approval of the greenway, including a 3‑metre paved surface, violates EU directives on Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats. They claim the board failed to protect the Kerry slug and the Lesser Horseshoe bat, and seek an order quashing the decision and a declaration that the 2000 Planning & Development Act does not meet EIA obligations. The second challenge is filed by the Greenway Information Group, representing local landowners whose properties would be compulsorily purchased for the route. They also seek to quash the council's permission.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Challenges against Kerry 'Greenway'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 10th Other
- 2021-01-13 Publication
Why: Represented in the action by Margaret Heavey BL, instructed by solicitor Brian Harrington, the applicants claim the board's decision is invalid because it contravenes various EU directives on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Habitats. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Two High Court
- High Court
Topics
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