Landslides a clear and present danger

Donal Hickey says local warnings should be heeded

IT’S probably too much to expect, but, following the country’s latest landslide or bog overflow, county councils and An Bord Pleanála should have more regard for people living in susceptible areas.

Despite the concerns of people in Derrybrien, Co Galway, regarding a wind farm in their area, planning permission was granted for it by An Bord Pleanála. Residents’ worst fears came to pass when a landslide caused devastation in 2003. Fast forward to August, 2008, and a similar landslide involving 20 acres of bog in the Kielduff/Lyrecrompane area of Co Kerry.