Nicola Byrne loses injunction bid over Malahide pedestrianisation

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Nicola Byrne’s injunction application over Malahide’s pedestrianisation was dismissed by Mr Justice Charles Meenan in the High Court on 11 August 2021. The court said Byrne had not shown that her case was strong enough for the injunction she sought.

The application concerned Fingal County Council’s pedestrianisation of New Street, which began over the June 2021 bank holiday weekend to facilitate outdoor dining and social distancing. Byrne claimed the decision caused traffic problems and increased anti-social behaviour; the council opposed her application.

The judge adjourned Byrne’s main challenge to the council’s decision until a date in October. The proceedings were reported on 11 August 2021.