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Planning for South East cheese plant worth €140m appealed

Monday, 10 May 2021 11:38

Wexford TD Paul Kehoe has added his voice to a number of his Fine Gael colleagues who feel that An Taisce is a leading threat to future of Rural Ireland.

The National Trust for Ireland has appealed a High Court decision to grant planning permission for a €140m cheese plant on the Kilkenny/Waterford border. Four TDs and two senators have criticised the move calling it 'beyond comprehension.' In a joint statement, the representatives say 'this is a major blow to the thousands of dairy farmers supplying Glanbia. For all of these stories and more, visit our website southeastradio.ie or follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram. Photo Credit: Pexels Images/NastyaSensei

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