At the commencement of the hearing Mr Carpendale for Naisiunta Leictreach Contraiteoir Eireann Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Rathaiochta (NECI) made an application to bring the hearing to a close. The Court heard the application and having considered it and the response(s) from the other interested parties in attendance brought the hearing to a close on the basis that it would not be making a recommendation to the Minister.

 A copy of the letter sent to Mr Carpendale of this is available HERE

 A letter in the same terms was sent to all interested parties.