We wish to add, for the attention of our members that this decision was not taken lightly. Having attended Court at every hearing so far, in our opinion this stage of the whole saga has now moved on from planning requirements to the legality of decisions made or not made.
Also in the light of the decision to participate in the proceedings by Malew Commissioners, had we remained it would have meant duplication of evidence.
We have therefore decided to throw ourselves whole heartedly behind the stance taken by the Commissioners and offer our assistance if required.
We would also like to point out that the cost of our participation, as estimated by our Advocate, was frightening and, as no doubt after this petition is concluded there will be another planning application, we felt that we should keep our finances available for that.
We shall however be attending the High Court and will be keeping an eye on the continuing proceedings.
We would like to point out that as things stand at the moment, due to the extreme costs of legal proceedings, Inquiries etc, involved with planning decisions, and the fact that there is no assistance from any direction towards costs, the whole system is weighted towards large companies, government departments, and individuals with unlimited funds, therefore excluding the ordinary member of the public from pursuing their legal rights through the system.