Second case on Apple centre

A second legal challenge against the planning authority decision to allow Apple develop a data centre in Co Galway has been transferred to the fast-track big business division of the High Court.

Brian McDonagh has brought a challenge against Bord Pleanála’s decision last August to allow Apple build the data centre, which is one of eight such proposed developments, at lands at Toberroe, Palmerstown, Derrydonnell at Athenry in Co Galway.

Mr McDonagh, who was previously given permission to have the board’s decision judicially reviewed, wants the decision quashed on grounds including it breaches EU directives on forestry.