Plans for the building of yet another international airport in a bog in the west of Ireland appear to have been scuttled for the time being. The £1.6 billion-project was planned for Clifden in County Galway has, however, been refused planning permission.
Report shows bogland south of Clifden town where the airport was to be sited.
Interview with Paul Hughes, Clifden airport promoter, who says that they just want to build a small airstrip.
Interview with Leo Hallissey, Connemara Environmental Education Centre, who is opposed to airstrip on environmental grounds.
To camera Jim Fahy.
Plan for the airport.
Interview with Paul Hughes who is hopeful of a compromise.
The reporter is Jim Fahy.
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