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Challenge against pedestrianisation in Malahide Village

Summary

In a High Court judicial review, company director Nicola Byrne challenges Fingal County Council's decision to pedestrianise New Street in Malahide Village. The council's plan, which took effect over the June Bank Holiday weekend, was intended to support open‑air dining but Byrne argues it lacks legal authority, as it is not included in the Fingal County Council Development Plan or the Malahide Public Realm Strategy. She contends the pedestrianisation will divert traffic onto narrow streets unsuitable for cycling and walking, and that the council failed to conduct an appropriate environmental screening. Byrne also cites complaints of anti‑social behaviour, loss of business, and the council's claim that the 2020 pedestrianisation was a failure. She seeks orders to quash the decision and declarations of its invalidity. Permission to bring the challenge was granted ex‑parte by Mr Justice Charles Meenan, with the case set for a hearing in October and discussions underway regarding a stay of the decision.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Challenge against pedestrianisation in Malahide Village. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 10th Other
• November 2020 Other
• 2021-06-28 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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