Environmental group obtains permission to bring challenge over EU decision on Shannon LNG plant

An environmental group has got permission from the High Court to bring a significant challenge over how the controversial €500m Shannon LNG terminal and pipeline was included in a list of EU Projects of Community Importance.

The case by Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) centres on the decision-making procedure, involving the European Commission and the State, leading to the inclusion of the Shannon project in the 4th EU list of Projects of Community Importance (PCI list).