McDowell accused of acting above the law on prison site

The Minister for Justice Michael McDowell is facing increasing opposition to the controversial new Dublin prison site in the wake of his statement that building will begin in March of next year.

McDowell accused of acting above the law on prison site

The Minister for Justice Michael McDowell is facing increasing opposition to the controversial new Dublin prison site in the wake of his statement that building will begin in March of next year.

A local protest group, together with the Green Party, have brought an action to the European Court over what they say is the Minister's failure to conduct a legally-required environmental assessment of the €30m site.

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