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Intel expansion challenger want to argue issues not put before planning board, judge told
Summary
The High Court has been asked to amend the grounds of a legal challenge brought by Thomas Reid against An Bord Pleanala's decision to allow Intel Ireland to proceed with a €3.76 billion expansion of its Co Kildare plant. The action was brought by Thomas Reid, who resides near the Intel Campus in Collinstown, outside Leixlip. The proposed expansion, if approved, would be one of the largest construction projects in the country's history. Reid claims that the board's 2019 decision permitting the expansion was contrary to EU Council directives, lacked sufficient reasoning, and violated fair procedures. Intel Ireland and An Bord Pleanala have applied for the court to amend the action and exclude certain material from the case, arguing that Reid failed to raise specific issues before the board. Intel's application is supported by the board, which asserts that Reid missed the opportunity to present these arguments during the initial proceedings. Reid, represented by James Devlin SC, opposes the motion, arguing that he should be allowed to present his case in full. The application was heard by Mr Justice Richard Humphreys, who reserved his decision. The full hearing of the action will take place later this year.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Intel expansion challenger want to argue issues not put before planning board, judge told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-02-10 Publication
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- The High Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court
- Hedsor House
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