Lightroom 5.6 Import Error

I am using Lightroom 5.6 on a Mac Pro OS X 10.9.4
My library ircat file is in the normal (default) user file location.
My photo library (contents) is on an external WD MyBook Thunderbolt Duo, connected via Thunderbolt.
I have ample storage and RAM available.
I have read/write permissions for "Me" through "Everyone" on both the Mac and the External Drive.
I have imported photos previously.
For the last three days, when I try to import ANY image (jpg, raw, etc.) from ANY location (hard drive, desktop, external hard drive, SD card,) via COPY, MOVE, or ADD, I receive the following error message:
"Some Import operations were not performed. Could not move a file to the requested location."
Why can't I import?
What have I missed?
Any help would be very appreciated,
Jon

Thank you for your reply Geoff.
I should have mentioned, I ran all permissions with the "Apply to Enclosed Items" checked, having had learned that little gem previously. I have also deleted Lightroom preferences to no avail.
I have run disc utility on the external hard drive to repair permissions and nothing changed/improved.
However, I have not run disc utility on the mac pro hard drive. Do I run any risk and if so, can you suggest any tips?
It sure seems like a permissions issue but I have not been able to solve it yet.
Thank you in advance,
Jon

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