Doonbeg Trump resort barrier ruling

The general manager of the Donald Trump Doonbeg golf resort said yesterday that the outcome of plans for the €10m Trump rock barrier at Doonbeg “will determine the future of our business, the local community and its citizens”.

Joe Russell made his comment yesterday after An Bord Pleanála ruled that the 200,000 tonne ‘berm’ planning application does not constitute strategic infrastructure development (SID).

As a result, Mr Trump’s main Irish firm, TIGL Ireland Enterprises Ltd is to re-lodge its plans with Clare County Council for the 2.8km barrier or ‘berm’ that will be located on Doughmore beach facing onto the threatened links course.