High Court action against €500m gas terminal gets under way

LEGAL proceedings challenging the proposed development of a €500 million gas terminal near Tarbert in Co Kerry began in the High Court yesterday.

The action is being taken by an environmental group and a local man.

The proceedings have been brought by Friends of the Irish Environment Ltd (FIE) and Mr Raymond O’Mahony, a welder and member of the Kilcolgan Residents Association, of Kilcolgan, Tarbert.