The Environmental Group, Friends of the Irish Environment, is warning that a protected rare snail at Doonbeg in County Clare is now in what experts describe as “terminal decline”.

The charity says this has serious implications for further development at the Trump-owned golf resort, including the proposed Irish Ballroom, and argues that existing court orders are not being complied with.

Director of Friends of the Irish Environment, Tony Lowes spoke with Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to explain what the law requires, why this tiny snail matters, and what could happen next.

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