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Case No. 3107Judicial review (planning approval) · Co. Meath · 11 May 2026

Former attorney general John Rogers seeks High Court permission to appeal Slane bypass planning challenge

John Rogers, a former attorney general and senior counsel from Slane, Co Meath, sought permission from the High Court to appeal the dismissal of his judicial review challenge to the planning approval for the N2 bypass at Slane. Judge David Nolan had previously dismissed the case, finding Rogers had not proven a lack of expertise on the part of An Coimisiún Pleanála on an evidential basis.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatRogers argued An Coimisiún Pleanála did not have access to sufficient expertise to examine certain environmental impacts of the proposed N2 bypass at Slane. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatRogers, of Crewbane, Slane, argued the proposed bypass would impact his lands. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatPetrifying streams in his lands would be particularly affected by the development. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCrewbane marsh floods a number of times a year and the commission had not obtained expert hydrology advice about the impact of proposed deep trenching. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe road project would involve construction of a 3.5km-long bypass around Slane village, including a dual carriageway and a 258m-long bridge over the river Boyne. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe project would run adjacent to the Unesco Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site, which includes the Neolithic passage tomb at Newgrange. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBarrister Michael Cush, appearing for Rogers, told the judge he had instructions to seek permission to appeal the decision. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Slane bypass: former attorney general seeks High Court’s permission to appeal

    Reports that John Rogers sought permission to appeal the High Court's dismissal of his planning challenge, with a hearing date set for the leave-to-appeal application and directions for exchange of documents.

    victim, John Rogers, male, irish (judged from name)John Rogers