Reference for a preliminary ruling from the High Court (Ireland) made on 30 May 2017 – People Over Wind, Peter Sweetman v Coillte Teoranta

(Case C-323/17)

Language of the case: English

Referring court

High Court (Ireland)

Parties to the main proceedings

Applicants: People Over Wind, Peter Sweetman

Defendant: Coillte Teoranta

Question referred

Whether, or in what circumstances, mitigation measures can be considered when carrying out screening for appropriate assessment under Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive¹ ?

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¹ Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ 1992, L 206, p. 7).