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Farmer 'blockading' access to quarry, High Court told

Date
2022-02-09
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Enfield
County
Meath

Summary

Keegan Quarries Ltd (KQL) has applied to the High Court for an injunction against Mr Thomas Donegan of Newcastle, Enfield, Co Meath, alleging that he has blockaded access to a disused quarry site owned by the firm. KQL claims it acquired the land and a right of way from Donegan many years ago, allowing its staff to reach the quarry via his property. The quarry ceased extraction in 2019 but KQL intends to carry out restoration works and requires regular inspections for health and safety. KQL says that Donegan, without warning, blocked the entrance with heavy machinery and agricultural produce, preventing KQL personnel from accessing the site. The court granted KQL permission to serve short notice of the injunction proceedings on Donegan, and the matter will return next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Farmer 'blockading' access to quarry, High Court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: His client has acted as quickly as possible in order to deal with the matter, counsel added. CNI source report

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Court Venue
  • High Court
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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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