It is understood that among the firms to indicate they would pursue a legal challenge is Tyrone-based LCC group, run by Michael Loughran and his family. LCC did not respond to a request for comment.The first solicitor’s letter to the department on the issue was sent in 2015, while correspondence with solicitors, fuel firms and officials continued through to last May.
“Hundreds of people will die because they haven’t implemented the ban as soon as intended. It will also result in a loss of investment and jobs,” Mr Kelly added. Research published in the European Heart Journal earlier this year suggests that dirty air is killing almost 800,000 people per year in Europe, more than double the previous estimate. Poor air quality has previously been linked to about 1,500 deaths per year in Ireland.
The delay has also caused concern in sections of the fuel industry. Sources said it had the potential to endanger jobs at plants such as the smokeless fuel factory at
This government has really has shown consistently its is not a friend of a green future. Disappointing!
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