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IRELAND’S NATIONAL TRUST An Taisce has raised objections to planning permission for a factory in Donegal as it would only by accessible by car.
The five employees that would be working there would be required to drive – thus creating greenhouse gasses and damaging the environment.
This relates to an application by Michael McCloskey, owner of Algaran Teo, which is seeking permission to build a seaweed cosmetic factory next to the house where its current factory is located.
The company makes its products from locally harvested seaweed.
The development would increase the use of cars in the area as there is limited public transportation.
In their objection to Donegal County Council, An Taisce said that there is “a lack of justification on behalf of the the applicant to develop this site” and put this down to it being “outside any defined settlement pattern and would be contrary to proper planning and sustainability practices”.
It states also that allowing the development could set a precedent for further dispersed development in areas that require the use of private transport.
Speaking today on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Eunan Mac Cuinneagáin, board member of Údarás na Gaeltachta – the regional body responsible for the development of the Gaeltacht, said, “We all agree that the environment must be protected, but I don’t think this type of thing is helpful. It’s unbelievable. What are we going to do, close down all Gaeltacht areas because people are using cars? It’s unbelievable.”
Maybe this is a decision made by someone in an office in a city somewhere, where there is public transport to get people to work … but that’s not the case in rural areas.
He went on to say that he would be raising the matter at a meeting of Údarás na Gaeltachta and hoped that the body could make clear the importance of the project going ahead.
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whether religious or not it’s some great walk.
Well done Spain, good tourism marketing, wonder is there a similar exercise we could undertake for the ould Sod.
Could be a massive pub crawl around Dublin called the ComeIno Walk. When completed the compestelo will be a pint of Guinness at St. James’ Gate! Followed by a high mass gathering at the Temple Bar Centre for Advanced Alcoholics!!!!
We have it ! The WILD ATLANTIC WAY. And it’s a brilliant tourist marketing initiative . Well done Ireland Inc !
I did the first 200k of the French way last year. Have to say it was one of the best experiences ive had. I’m going back to finish it in August, I can’t wait. I’m trying to raise money for the Louth community drug and alcohol team for anyone that would like to sponsor me (ive no shame in begging) I know some people on here have attitudes to people with addictions but for those that don’t and would like to sponsor the charity here’s the link http://www.idonate.ie/mobile/fundraiser/65712_paddy-fagan-s-fundraising-page.html
What’s the best way to go about it solo?
@Malvolio heres great guide books that will tell you all you need to know. I met lots of people who had the same ones along the way. http://www.amazon.com/John-Brierley/e/B0034NMO4A
I was in Santiago last year. Really nice town, very relaxed. Great food, cheap beer and lovely hotel. I would highly recommend it for a weekend away if you are looking for something different. You can always pretend you just finished the camino!
Walking is good for the body, mind and soul but not doing it on the 12th July lol.
Have walked a stretch of it each year since 2011. It’s a great part of Spain. The French Way is getting a little crowded of late, especially during the summer months. Having said that, I always find an excuse to go back :)
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