I see that UK billionaire James Dyson’s plans for a heli-pad at his 850ac estate in Waterford are attracting opposition from local residents.

I’m sure Dyson feels he needs such a fast access point to Ballynatray House, as he moved his company’s HQ to Singapore in 2019, in the wake of Brexit decision; something he had campaigned for.

The inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, the bladeless fan, the hand drier and groovy hair dryer also has farming interests in the UK and now on the banks of the Blackwater river.

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Dyson must now overcome the objections placed by his new neighbours relating to any noise and environmental impacts of his helipad.