The Supreme Court decision to refuse an appeal aimed at overturning planning permission for the Glanbia’s Cheese plant in Kilkenny has been welcomed by the agri-food industry. Kilkenny County Council granted the project planning permission in November 2019. However, after an unsuccessful application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal in July 2021, An Taisce subsequently brought the matter to the Supreme Court. “This significant project was due to commence production in March of this year and the two-year delay is causing very negative impacts on our farm families. Irish Farmers’ Association President Tim Cullinan said the Supreme Court decision to allow the plant’s construction should be respected.

Source: Irish Examiner February 20, 2022 03:41 UTC