Runway faces third legal bid

A third legal challenge over a decision extending planning permission for development of a new €320m runway at Dublin Airport has been fast-tracked by the Commercial Court.

Mr Justice Brian McGovern, who agreed the proceedings are urgent, fixed the case for hearing on October 3 when two other related challenges are due to be heard.

The latest action has been brought by Friends of the Irish Environment against Fingal County Council and the State, with the Dublin Airport Authority plc (DAA) as a notice party.