We are glad to bring news of a resounding endorsement for the importance of our case and of environmental campaigns in general. In Belfast High Court earlier this week the Judge directed that the hearing should be given the benefit of three days rather than one and a half as originally scheduled. Mr Justice McCloskey suggested that our main submissions should have a full day alone. The full hearing has now been set for September 19th, 20th and 21st. Whereas a final decision would have been welcome, we are viewing the bigger picture and see today’s court direction as an important signal to Developers and Planners that environmental issues deserve proper legal scrutiny and can no longer be brushed aside in the decision-making process. We plan to use this extra time to raise awareness for the case, host a number of very special fund raising concerts and continue our work in building links with the many other environmental groups working on similar campaigns. Thanks to all of you for your support whether in person in Belfast today or in your messages from around the world! More updates soon. Quotable quotes : Mr Justice McCloskey: …’decision making councillors are not to be presumed expert or especially well informed and a deference to councillors is not appropriate.’ (Belfast CC’s Application NIQB Paras 57-58)