Scientologists launch campaign against planning decision on drug rehab centre

Ireland’s first Church of Scientology funded drug addiction treatment centre is continuing its battle to open its doors as it returns to court this Tuesday.

Narconon, a Scientology backed organisation, has all but completed the development of the 53-bed facility in the village of Ballivor, Co Meath and is seeking to quash an An Bord Pleanála decision that it must seek planning permission.

In January, An Bord Pleanála asked the court for more ...