Court bid to stop motorway work rejected

The High Court today rejected a bid to stop construction of Dublin’s M50 motorway over the ruins of Carrickmines Castle because it was unconstitutional and against EU directive.

Court bid to stop motorway work rejected
Tue, 07 Sep, 2004 - 19:11

The High Court today rejected a bid to stop construction of Dublin’s M50 motorway over the ruins of Carrickmines Castle because it was unconstitutional and against EU directive.

In her 60-page judgement Ms Justice Mary Laffoy said she could not accede to either application and cleared the way for the work to continue.

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