Permission granted to NGO challenge decision to allow commercial razor clam fishing in Waterford Estuary

An Environmental NGO has secured permission to bring a High Court challenge over a decision to allow commercial fishing for razor clams take place in Waterford Estuary.

Mr Justice Richard Humphrey's ruled today that he was satisfied "in principle" to allow the Irish Coastal Environmental Group Coastwatch CLG to bring its action as long as certain amendments are made to its statement of grounds challenging the decision.