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Challenge launched against redevelopment of hospital where Michael Collins' body was taken
Summary
A High Court challenge has been launched against An Bord Pleanala's decision to allow the redevelopment of Shanakiel Hospital, the site where Michael Collins' body was taken after he was shot in 1922. The challenge was brought by Raymond Duggan of Knockshedan, Shanakiel Cork, who claims that the buildings slated for demolition are protected structures. Duggan alleges that An Bord Pleanala misinterpreted the scope of protected structures and failed to recognize that these buildings form part of the protected structure. The court heard that Duggan's family previously owned the hospital site, which was converted into a hospital in 1908 and treated Irishmen injured in WW1. The development proposal includes the demolition of the former hospital building, stables, and other ancillary structures, as well as the redevelopment of Shanakiel House and the construction of two new dwellings. Duggan seeks an order quashing the planning permission granted by An Bord Pleanala and declarations that the planning authority failed to act in accordance with fair procedures and constitutional justice. The matter was adjourned and is returnable to a date in March.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Challenge launched against redevelopment of hospital where Michael Collins' body was taken. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 1922 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2012 Other
- 2015-01-26 Publication
Case subjects
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Places mentioned
- High Court
- Shanakiel Hospital
- Shanakiel House
- The hospital
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