Council’s order to take down mast challenged

A High Court challenge has been brought against Kildare County Council’s order that a telecommunications mast at Highfield, Newbridge, be taken down.

The council claims the development, consisting of a mast, equipment including receivers, antennae, and dishes, is unauthorised.

In July, the council issued an enforcement notice, which gave the mast’s owners 30 days to restore the site to its original state.