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Challenge to permission allowing expansion of Connemara harbour

Summary

An Environmental Protection group, Wild Ireland Defence CLG, has lodged a High Court judicial review challenge against Galway County Council's decision to extend planning permission for a proposed expansion of Rossaveel Harbour in the Connemara Gaeltacht. The challenge, brought by the Cork‑based organisation, concerns the environmental impact of a deep‑water quay that would provide 200 metres of berthing frontage, low concrete sea walls, an access road, lighting, drainage and protective structures. The original permission, granted to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, expired in July 2023 and was reportedly extended on 10 July following an application by the Minister. Wild Ireland Defence argues that the council failed to properly assess the development under EU directives on Habitats, Water Frameworks and Environmental Impact Assessment, and that it gave no adequate reasons for the extension. The case, represented by Evan O'Donnell BL of Harrington & Co, seeks orders including a quashing of the extension.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Challenge to permission allowing expansion of Connemara harbour. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 2023 Other
• July 10th Other
• 2023-10-27 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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