Appeal date for plant challenge

The Supreme Court has set February 25th next for hearing an appeal against the High Court's sanction for the controversial waste…

The Supreme Court has set February 25th next for hearing an appeal against the High Court's sanction for the controversial waste-treatment plant and causeway planned for Mutton Island in Galway Bay.

On July 31st the High Court turned down a challenge by Mr Raymond McBride to Galway Corporation's plan to build the multi-million-pound plant.

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