Paul Hogan’s High Court challenge over Athlone plan conceded

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Paul Hogan’s High Court challenge over the proposed Athlone asylum accommodation development was conceded on 15 December 2024 before Mr Justice Richard Humphreys. The development was to provide accommodation for around 1,000 male asylum seekers at Lissywollen, Athlone.

The Department later said it did not intend to defend the planning issues, but that other matters remained under discussion and the legal proceedings had not yet concluded. The development was therefore regarded as unauthorised. The proceedings were reported on 18 December 2024.