Irish Council Approves Ballroom at Trump Golf Course with Snail Protection Conditions

An Irish council approved the Trump family's plan to build a 1,240-square-meter ballroom at their Doonbeg golf course, subject to 14 conditions including measures to protect the rare Vertigo angustior snail. Environmentalists raised concerns about snail conservation, citing EU habitat directives and a related court order. Supporters highlighted potential job opportunities, noting the resort employs 300 people seasonally. The project follows previous planning refusals related to environmental impacts at the site.