O’Dea objects to abattoir proposal

DEFENCE Minister Willie O’Dea yesterday denied making objections to Limerick County Council on behalf of JP McManus and his daughter Sue Ann regarding a proposed abattoir near the 145 acre estate which the millionaire bought as a wedding present for his only daughter.

Limerick butcher, Jim Flavin has launched a detailed planning application for the abattoir on lands at Grange.

He wants to build a slaughter house a short distance from a 145-acre estate which Mr McManus bought for €4.5 million.