An Taisce launches challenge to Dublin-Bay gas-exploration licence

An Taisce have launched a High Court challenge aimed at overturning the Government's decision to award a foreshore licence to an oil and natural gas exploration firm for the Dalkey Island prospect in Dublin Bay.

An Tasice, which is concerned with the preservation of the national heritage and environment, claims in its proceedings that by holding that no Environmental Impact Assessment was required before awarding the licence to Irish-listed company Providence Resources PLC, the Government has acted unlawfully.