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Call For Public Enquiry Into North Antrim Lignite Mine Plan

24 March 2003

The Orange Order's ruling body, the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, today joined calls for a Public Enquiry into plans for an open cast lignite mine in North Antrim.

"The lignite mining proposal will clearly have a major bearing on the lives of a huge number of people living in Ballymoney and the surrounding area" said a Grand Lodge spokesman.

"In common with thousands of others, of all traditions, the Orange Order is concerned about the possible atmospheric visual and noise pollution effects that could be associated with this proposal - not to mention the impact it may have on a closely knit rural community and tourism in an area of outstanding natural beauty".

"It's essential that the views of the community are heard on this. As the biggest Protestant community group in the Province committed to preserving and improving the quality of life for all residents of Northern Ireland, the Orange Order believes that this proposal cannot be allowed to go ahead without a proper public enquiry at which all the arguments for and against are fully aired and discussed".

The Grand Lodge has urged all Orangemen living in the North Antrim area to contact the planning authorities and lobby their political representatives to press for a public enquiry.

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