Intel seeks powers to end 'vexatious' objection

Intel Ireland has requested An Bord Pleanála to invoke rarely used powers to dismiss what the company claims is the "vexatious" appeal by farmer Thomas Reid against its planned $4bn (€3.6bn) investment in Kildare.

Intel has claimed that much of the appeal lodged by Mr Reid against the technology company's planned new manufacturing facility at its existing Leixlip plant "is vexatious”.