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Court of Appeal quashes ruling blocking €2 billion A5 road upgrade in Belfast
What happened
The Court of Appeal in Belfast overturned a High Court ruling that had previously blocked the €2 billion A5 road upgrade project. Chief Justice Siobhan Keegan delivered the judgment, quashing the decision that the project could not proceed in its current form. The 93km project, which Stormont ministers approved in 2024, has now been given the green light.
From thejournal.ie
Why it matters
The ruling clears the Department for Infrastructure’s plans for the road, allowing construction to proceed. The project, Northern Ireland’s largest ever, was previously stalled after the High Court found the plans did not comply with climate change targets.
Judicial review proceedings are currently underway in the city of Belfast.
From thejournal.ie
Who's involved
- Department for InfrastructureDepartment responsible for the road plans and the project
- Caoimhe ArchibaldMLA who was present when the judgment was delivered
- Michelle O'NeillFirst Minister of Northern Ireland
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Department for InfrastructureSpeculative
The Department for Infrastructure might see increased investment in construction and infrastructure projects.
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The entities involved
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Belfast
capital city of Northern Ireland