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An attempt to block Hinkley Point C on the grounds it threatened Ireland’s environment has failed, after a High Court ruling in December.
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, argued the UK government’s decision to grant consent to EDF for the new nuclear plant was invalid, as it had failed to consult the Irish government.
However, Mrs Justice Patterson judged any environmental effects on Ireland, 250km away from the Somerset site, were unlikely.
The judgement removes the only remaining legal challenge to the new nuclear power station. Greenpeace dropped a judicial review in October.
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