Judge grants injunction halting excavation at Donegal quarry

The council brought proceedings seeking to restrain alleged unauthorised quarrying

The board was not satisfied the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Leannan River Special Area of Conservation

An injunction has been granted by the High Court halting excavation and extraction activities at a quarry in Donegal.

Mr Justice Robert Barr granted the order to Donegal County Council against P Bonar Plant Hire Ltd, trading as Bonar Quarry in Calhame, Letterkenny.