We are at a relatively early stage in the planning process - which will take at least another 2 years, and quite possibly 10.  Government finances are tight at the moment and so few new projects are being started.  However the challenge is to stop this scheme getting on to a list of "shovel ready" projects which the Government could be panicked into approving in an attempt to re-start the economy/building industry/friends of Fianna Fail in due course.  Ultimately a planning enquiry and High Court action - if due process is not followed - may be required, but we will cross that bridge when we get there.

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