John Morehart wins High Court challenge to plant permission

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John Morehart’s challenge to planning permission for works at Abbott Ireland’s Cootehill milk-processing site was quashed in the High Court last week, after An Bord Pleanála conceded the case. The works included additional storage, laboratory and office space, powder silos and a water-treatment plant. Abbott Ireland said it would review its options. The proceedings were reported on 15 March 2023.