There have been numerous challenges to planning and other environmental decisions in recent years based on arguments that the Habitats Directive has not been property transposed and/or applied.
This course will cover :
- the fast changing EU and Irish law relating to Habitats
- what the law is (and should be)
- the most common mistakes made when dealing with Habitats issues
- practical problems which occur
- the methodology for decision-making on Habitats
- liability for damaging habitats
- the protection of species of wild flora and fauna and other important issues.
It should be of interest to lawyers, planners, engineers, construction companies, environmental professionals and anyone involved in development in Ireland.
This intensive training course is organised by the School of Law, Trinity College Dublin under the directorship of Professor Emerita Yvonne Scannell. All lecturers are experienced and distinguished in this area of law.