European court upholds claims of Laois wind farm objectors

High Court must now reconsider plan for 18 turbines at Timahoe and Ballyroan

The proceedings arose after Coillte got permission for 18 wind turbines and associated development on lands at Cullenagh, close to the villages of Timahoe and Ballyroan

The proceedings arose after Coillte got permission for 18 wind turbines and associated development on lands at Cullenagh, close to the villages of Timahoe and Ballyroan

The Court of Justice of the European Union has upheld arguments by opponents of a wind farm over the extent of Coillte’s environmental responsibilities relating to a wind farm in Co Laois.

The objectors’ case raised important issues concerning the extent of obligations under the EC Habitats Directive.

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