Kilkenny road challenge referred to European courts

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A legal challenge to the Kilkenny Northern Ring Road Extension was referred from the High Court to the European Union’s Court of Justice. The proceedings were reported on 5 May 2017.

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys referred eleven legal questions about EU environmental directives, protected habitats, species and assessments of alternative road options. The challenge, opposed by An Bord Pleanála, sought to quash approval for the proposed development.