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Bus company launches action over license refusal
Summary
The operator of several bus services, Express Bus Limited, has filed High Court proceedings against the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport after the Minister refused to renew its operating licence. The company, which runs commuter, shuttle, school and private coach services in the Dublin area, had submitted an online renewal application and all required documents. The licence is set to expire at midnight on Wednesday, and the company seeks an injunction to prevent the Minister from cancelling, revoking or allowing the licence to expire, and to suspend any revocation from midnight on 15 June. The court heard that the only possible reason for the refusal was a request for original documentation, which the company claims was already submitted. Mr Justice Paul Gilligan allowed the proceedings to be served on the Minister at short notice and said the matter could return to court the following morning, hoping for an explanation of the refusal.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bus company launches action over license refusal. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 15 June Other
- 2016-06-15 Publication
Why: The court heard the only possible reason was the Department had asked for certain original documentation in connection with the application to be submitted. Court evidence reported by CNI
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