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Environment, Planning and Information Law, Ireland and EU
2025 saw a significant drop in environmental litigation in Ireland, read theđ§”for the highlights or this handy infograhpic
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This is important, please read
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17 days ago
If you want to know what this is really about (hint: not about looking after trees, definitely not) then read my thread
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Attracta UĂ Bhroin
about 2 months ago
What's at risk and fact check on
#JR
with Fred Logue of
@fploguellp.bsky.social
www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...
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Fred Logue: Judicial reviews are not the enemy of progress â they are a vital safeguard
Judicial review is a way for ordinary people to ensure that laws protecting their homes, communities and the environment are enforced.
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/fred-logue-judicial-reviews-are-not-the-enemy-of-progess-they-are-a-vital-safeguard/a1104610161.html
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Philip Boucher-Hayes
2 months ago
Over the 19 years Ireland has had a derogation from the nitrates directive we have backed ourselves in to a corner. Which now leaves us having productive and economically viable farms or cleaner rivers and lakes, but not both. Listen: đ
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Nitrates derogation
Back in the early nineties all across the EU a rule was introduced to protect rivers and streams from agricultural run off. At the last count 7,000 out of 137,000 farms in Ireland had received a derog...
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22561605/
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The current quality of Cork city's drinking water is a "potentially serious public health concern", according to a legal submission made by prominent public health specialist, Professor Gabriel Scally.
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Expert raises public health concerns about Cork water quality
The current quality of Cork city's drinking water is a "potentially serious public health concern", according to a legal submission made by a prominent public health specialist
https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2025/1121/1545027-expert-raises-public-health-concerns-about-cork-water-quality/
2 months ago
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Councillors win key High Court concession against government plan for smaller apartment sizes
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Councillors win key High Court concession against government plan for smaller apartment sizes
Under the Housing Ministerâs plans, some of the biggest cost savings for each apartment will be found by cutting down on floor space.
https://www.thejournal.ie/apartments-court-challenge-6877097-Nov2025/
2 months ago
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Important decision of the Commissioner for Environmental Information - information on compliance of an individual farm with agricultural schemes is accessible under
#AIE
www.ocei.ie/en/ombudsman...
2 months ago
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Orla Hegarty
2 months ago
Misleading headline, this site has a very long backstory
#Planning
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Laois group takes Coillte windfarm plan to European Court again People Over Wind (POW) from Cullenagh south of Portlaoise, say they are "challenging secrecy over state wind farm plans in Laois".
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Laois group takes Coillte windfarm plan to European Court again
People Over Wind fighting plan for hilltop turbines for over a decade
https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/laois-live/1939379/laois-group-takes-coillte-windfarm-plan-to-european-court-again.html
2 months ago
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Fred
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3 months ago
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Judge orders operator of unauthorised Carlow quarry to restore lands to prior condition Unauthorised quarrying activity carried out on the lands since 2023, court hears
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Judge orders operator of unauthorised Carlow quarry to restore lands to prior condition
Unauthorised quarrying activity carried out on the lands since 2023, court hears
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/10/20/judge-orders-operator-of-unauthorised-carlow-quarry-to-restore-lands-to-prior-condition/
3 months ago
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We made a little bit of history this week when we participated in the first officially recorded Supreme Court hearing, where we acted for the Appellant in Protect East Meath v Meath County Council
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Protect East Meath Limited v Meath County Council â 14 October 2025 (Afternoon session)
YouTube video by Supreme Court Broadcasting Ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JulVtWZ4kcs
3 months ago
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New apartment planning standards to be challenged in High Court Early date for action aimed at quashing Ministerâs new guidelines for developments
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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New apartment planning standards to be challenged in High Court
Early date for action aimed at quashing Ministerâs new guidelines for developments
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/10/13/high-court-challenge-against-smaller-apartment-sizes-to-be-heard-in-december/
3 months ago
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We are delighted to welcome Luke McCann to the team at
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4 months ago
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'Novel' court action launched against EPA permit for data centre group's power plant Campaigners claim that the EPA is failing to meet Irelandâs climate obligations in its licensing of power for the data centre.
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'Novel' court action launched against EPA permit for data centre group's power plant
Campaigners claim that the EPA is failing to meet Irelandâs climate obligations in its licensing of power for the data centre.
https://www.thejournal.ie/data-centres-court-challenge-6825739-Sep2025/
4 months ago
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EU Commission sued over lack of environmental transparency -
@fploguellp.bsky.social
acting for
@clientearth.bsky.social
in this case before the General Court
euobserver.com/rule-of-law/...
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EU Commission sued over lack of environmental transparency
According to NGO ClientEarth, the EU Commission is illegally holding back information which should be public on health and the environment â and they are suing at the European General Court in Luxembo...
https://euobserver.com/rule-of-law/ara284d07a
4 months ago
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An agreement by
@irishwater.bsky.social
to connect a new Supermacâs motorway plaza to the water network in Ennis, Co Clare is heading for the courts, in whatâs believed to be one of the first such challenges of its kind.
www.thejournal.ie/supermacs-en...
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Court action brought against Uisce Ăireann plan to connect 'overloaded' water plant to Supermac's plaza
Were it to succeed, it could plunge developments across the country into doubt unless major improvements are made to Irelandâs sewerage infrastructure.
https://www.thejournal.ie/supermacs-ennis-water-6794919-Aug2025/
5 months ago
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Fred Logue
6 months ago
Check out my latest article Scope of Birds Directive clarified by the Court of Justice
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Scope of Birds Directive clarified by the Court of Justice
Just before shutting up shop for its summer recess, the Court of Justice delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of protection for wild bird species in the EU under the Birds Directive (D...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/scope-birds-directive-clarified-court-justice-fred-logue-ep1je
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Irish Legal News
6 months ago
The Supreme Court has upheld a decision of the Court of Appeal extending time to seek leave to judicially review a decision of An Bord PleanĂĄla which granted permission to Eircom for the installation of a telecommunications mast in Co Kilkenny.
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Supreme Court: Extension of time upheld for judicial review involving allegations of systemic bias on part of An Bord PleanĂĄla
The Supreme Court has upheld a decision of the Court of Appeal extending time to seek leave to judicially review a decision of An Bord PleanĂĄla which granted permission to Eircom for the installation of a telecommunications mast in Co Kilkenny.
https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/supreme-court-extension-of-time-upheld-for-judicial-review-involving-allegations-of-systemic-bias-on-part-of-an-bord-pleanala?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=auto_share
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A Co Kilkenny couple has won a landmark decision in the Supreme Court ensuring they can challenge an An Bord PleanĂĄla decision to allow a mobile phone mast to be built beside their property.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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Supreme Court upholds Kilkenny couple's objection to construction of mobile phone mast
Former board deputy chairman Paul Hyde had approved 15m tall mast in 2021
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41668781.html
6 months ago
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Big decision from the Supreme Court (Woulfe J) today in Thomson v An Bord PleanĂĄla concerning when a court can extend the time limit to bring judicial review and the interpretation of "good and sufficient reason".
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for the Appellants
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6 months ago
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"Injustice Anywhere Threatens Justice Everywhere" This hangs outside the door to our office to remind us why we come to work every day
7 months ago
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Permission for 10-storey Donnybrook village apartment development quashed by High Court - Red Rock Donnybrook Ltd had green light to redevelop Circle K-occupied site
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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Permission for 10-storey Donnybrook village apartment development quashed by High Court
Red Rock Donnybrook Ltd had green light to redevelop Circle K-occupied site
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/05/13/permission-for-10-storey-donnybrook-village-apartment-development-quashed-by-high-court/
8 months ago
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Challenge brought over alleged unauthorised erection of gates blocking access to Castletown House
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Challenge brought over alleged unauthorised erection of gates blocking access to Castletown House
Save Castletown Committee says new gates and fencing are blocking a key access route to the house for local community
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/05/12/challenge-brought-over-alleged-unauthorised-erection-of-gates-blocking-access-to-castletown-house/
8 months ago
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Friends of Irish Environment bring High Court challenge against Shannon LNG permission - Group claims An Bord PleanĂĄla breached Irish and European law in granting permission for the proposed development
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Friends of Irish Environment bring High Court challenge against Shannon LNG permission
Group claims An Bord PleanĂĄla breached Irish and European law in granting permission for the proposed development
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/05/12/friends-of-irish-environment-bring-high-court-challenge-against-shannon-lng-permission/
8 months ago
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Planning for âgrossly excessiveâ Drumcondra apartments refused for second time Local residents objected to the âexcessive scaleâ of the project, contending the up-to five-storey development would damage the privacy of residentsâ adjoining properties
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Planning for âgrossly excessiveâ Drumcondra apartments refused for second time
Local residents objected to the âexcessive scaleâ of the project, contending the up-to five-storey development would damage the privacy of residentsâ adjoining properties
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/04/29/planning-for-grossly-excessive-drumcondra-apartments-refused-for-second-time/
9 months ago
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'Move the Mast' protest in Cloughjordan
www.nenaghguardian.ie/2025/04/24/m...
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âMove the Mastâ protest in Cloughjordan | Nenagh Guardian
Local group seeks judicial review of controversial planning decision
https://www.nenaghguardian.ie/2025/04/24/move-the-mast-protest-in-cloughjordan/
9 months ago
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Fred Logue
11 months ago
An important update - we are launching a planning litigation tracker today - still in beta but as far as I am aware the only (semi) reliable source of data on planning litigation in this jurisdiction
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So we are soft-launching a beta of our Planning and Environment Litigation Tracker today 𧔠1/
11 months ago
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Fred Logue
9 months ago
For the day that's in it, fondly recalling one of the few if not the only instance of
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Francis' marvellous encyclical Laudato Si' being cited in Irish High Court proceedings
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So we are soft-launching a beta of our Planning and Environment Litigation Tracker today 𧔠1/
11 months ago
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Case involving Gript, X and the State is grist to the conspiracy theorist mill
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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TJ McIntyre: Case involving Gript, X and the State is grist to the conspiracy theorist mill
If a search warrant had been executed against the Gript office then it would have known about it; but an order to an internet firm demanding private messages is invisible
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/02/22/case-involving-gript-x-and-the-gardai-is-grist-to-the-conspiracy-theorist-mill/
11 months ago
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An Bord PleanĂĄla denies 'change in policy emphasis' in approving telecommunications masts
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An Bord PleanĂĄla denies 'change in policy emphasis' in approving telecommunications masts
Investigation into planning matters at the agency concluded an undesirable 'statistical anomaly' existed in terms of An Bord PleanĂĄla inspectorsâ recommendations to refuse permission for such masts be...
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41578378.html
11 months ago
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12 months ago
Myself, Lorcan Sirr
@antaisce.bsky.social
and others interviewed in this
@news.rte.ie
piece on changes to planning law by
@kateeganrte.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Implementing the new Planning and Development Act
One of the first tasks facing the new Minister for Housing, is enacting the provisions of The Planning and Development Act. Our reporter Kate Egan has been looking at these changes...
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22485052/
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Temple Bar hotel owner challenges ruling on need for planning permission to become homeless hostel
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Temple Bar hotel owner challenges ruling on need for planning permission to become homeless hostel
Paramount Hotel says An Bord PleanĂĄla decision of âvery serious concernâ after city councilâs view overruled
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/01/21/temple-bar-hotel-owner-challenges-ruling-on-need-for-planning-permission-to-become-homeless-hostel/
12 months ago
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Andrew Jackson
about 1 year ago
Looking forward to speaking about Irelandâs Climate Justice Obligations this Thursday from 12-1pm (free webinar) alongside
@kevinclimate.bsky.social
@oisinc.bsky.social
& Rose Wall of Community Law & Mediation. Registration here
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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about 1 year ago
Supreme Court to decide if challenge to mast decision should be heard after filing deadline
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Supreme Court to decide if challenge to mast decision should be heard after filing deadline
Following that ruling last August, An Bord PleanĂĄla was granted leave to appeal the decision to the Stateâs highest court
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41555839.html
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about 1 year ago
An Bord PleanĂĄla concedes in challenge to permission for lawyerâs Killiney home
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An Bord PleanĂĄla concedes in challenge to permission for lawyerâs Killiney home
Alannah Smyth, daughter of solicitor Noel Smyth, wants to build 373sq m home overlooking Killiney Bay
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/01/16/an-bord-pleanala-concedes-in-challenge-to-permission-for-lawyers-killiney-home/
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Ciara | CiaraĂoch đš
about 1 year ago
The aerial photo of a rural house hanging up inside that house
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Eoghan Daltun đ
about 1 year ago
I've put together an 'Ireland - Nature & Climate Starter Pack' with just a few of those I feel are working hardest to champion wild nature and a stable climate on this island. Of course, it's very far from comprehensive: I'll be adding to it over time!
go.bsky.app/HiM2kaD
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High Court (Humphreys J) makes preliminary reference to the Court of Justice on whether
@rte.ie
, as a public service broadcaster, has transparency obligations around its reporting of climate change
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about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
@fploguellp.bsky.social
turns 10 today, I wrote a few words to mark the occasion đ
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FP Logue turns 10
Today, I find myself reflecting on a journey that began ten years ago when I set up FP Logue, a journey filled with uncertainty, hope, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. When I start...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fp-logue-turns-10-fred-logue-bgjte
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Cianan Brennan
about 1 year ago
Department finally incorporates Supreme Court Karshan judgement into how it assesses workers... Department of Social Protection issues new code to assess bogus self-employment
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Department of Social Protection issues new code to assess bogus self-employment
Revised code of practice based on Supreme Court decision which ruled Domino's pizza drivers were full employees and entitled to benefits such as holiday and sick pay and pension contributions
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41520824.html
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Jon Ungoed-Thomas
about 1 year ago
One of UK's biggest water firms in legal battle to block release of environmental information on treated sewage being discharged into Windermere in Lake District.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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United Utilities refuses to hand over data on sewage discharges into Windermere
Water company claims information is not in the public interest despite widespread pollution of UK waters
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/16/united-utilities-refuses-to-hand-over-data-on-sewage-discharges-into-windermere
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Gavin Sheridan
about 1 year ago
So
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has won another High Court
#FOI
case, alongside the Information Commissioner. The IDA lost. As ever: thank you to everyone who supports the work, financially or otherwise, and to the legal team at
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about 1 year ago
South Dublin residents get green light from High Court to challenge changes to schoolâs rugby pitch
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South Dublin residents get green light from High Court to challenge changes to schoolâs rugby pitch
Residents of Kenilworth Square in Rathmines, south Dublin, have secured High Court permission to challenge Dublin City Councilâs (DCC) finding that a boysâ school does not need planning permission to ...
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/south-dublin-residents-get-green-light-from-high-court-to-challenge-changes-to-schools-rugby-pitch/a523581780.html
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The board inspector had advised that ... the development would have a âdisastrous impactâ on the residential amenity and âcontravene development plan objectives for the protection of high value landscapeâ.
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Court quashes plans for Eyeries mast | The Southern Star
THE High Court has quashed plans for a telecommunications mast in Eyeries which had been approved by An Bord PleanĂĄla.
https://www.southernstar.ie/news/court-quashes-plans-for-eyeries-mast-4309319
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Kenilworth Square residentsâ group takes legal action over St Maryâs rugby pitch plan - The Rathmines, Dublin, school received a planning exemption over the conversion of existing natural grass pitch to artificial turf
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Kenilworth Square residentsâ group takes legal action over St Maryâs rugby pitch plan
The Rathmines, Dublin, school received a planning exemption over the conversion of existing natural grass pitch to artificial turf
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/10/18/kenilworth-square-residents-group-takes-legal-action-over-st-marys-rugby-pitch-plan/
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Partner
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listed in the Sunday Business Post Legal 100 for planning
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The Business Post Legal 100
These companies are not just shaping industries â they are fuelling economic growth, creating jobs and transforming local communities.
https://legal100.businesspost.ie/
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