An interim order halting work on a holiday development in Co Clare has been extended for another two weeks by the High Court. The disputed project includes an 18-hole golf course, 80 holiday homes, chalets and a leisure centre at Doonbeg.
Mr Justice O'Neill granted the order last week to Mr Conleth Bradley, for Mr Tony Lowes, a member of An Taisce, of Allihies, Co Cork, against the Irish National Golf Club Ltd, c/o Salthouse Lane, Ennis.
Ms Justice McGuinness adjourned the matter yesterday for a further two weeks, with the injunction continuing.
In an affidavit at last week's hearing, Mr Lowes said An Bord Pleanala had granted permission on July 29th, 1999, for the development at Cloonmore, Carrowmore North, Doonbeg.
An Taisce had argued that the proposal conflicted with the proposed European designation of the site as a Special Area of Conservation, was a material contravention of the Co Clare Development Plan, and did not represent sustainable tourism.
Mr Lowes said the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht had in February 1998 reduced the boundaries of the site from 266 to 52 hectares.
He also argued that the golf club had failed to comply with certain conditions of the planning permission.