Kildare approval of €3.5bn Intel extension plan is likely to be appealed

Kildare Co Council gave the green light to plans by Intel for its latest $4bn (€3.5bn) extension to the manufacturing plant, known as Fab, in Leixlip — but the decision will likely be appealed.

The 10-year planning permission also means Intel will pay the council over €9.7m in development contributions.