Thomas S White’s challenge to assisted living units to be heard soon

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Thomas S White’s High Court challenge to permission for 42 assisted living and medical support units in Drogheda was to be heard as soon as possible, after Ms Justice Niamh Hyland indicated she was prepared to grant permission for judicial review proceedings. The challenge concerns An Bord Pleanála’s decision to allow Brugha Developments Ltd to develop the units and demolish several cottages at Hardman’s Gardens. White claims the development would restrict access to his adjoining lands, with pedestrian access inadequate and no vehicular access provided. The judge directed the matter to return before the court in two weeks. The proceedings were reported on 21 November 2023.