Protected snail trumps Donald’s Doonbeg plans

The tiny protected snail Vertigo Angustior has managed to put a block on US billionaire Donald Trump’s plans to put in place urgent coastal protection works at his Doonbeg golf course.

Clare County Council decided to delay Mr Trump’s coastal protection plan, citing the failure of the golf club to properly evaluate the potential impact the works will have on the EU-protected 2mm snail as central to its request for further information.

Mr Trump declared that he would be a friend to the snail as he oversaw the expansion of the golf resort.