County councils frustrating wind energy targets, says industry body
Four projects approved in first half of 2022, a quarter of what is required, says Wind Energy Ireland
Four projects approved in first half of 2022, a quarter of what is required, says Wind Energy Ireland
Oireachtas ‘fully entitled’ to ensure local authority powers are exercisable in a way that conforms to national policy standards, judges said
Plus: Mary Hanafin called to the Bar, Danny Healy-Rae’s quarry quarrel, and Damo and Ivor’s pigeon pursuits
High Court awards costs to An Bord Pleanála as challenge not deemed a test case
An Bord Pleanala rejects proposals from Old Head of Kinsale Links
One of the biggest pieces of legislation in the history of the State is intended to speed up housing supply and will allow for restructuring of An Bord Pleanála
Rachel Kenny got severance after it was found she had ‘no case to answer’ in relation to conflict of interest claims
Labour Senator warns of ‘fundamental flaw’ as Upper House debates third largest Bill in history of State
Conference told of ‘groundbreaking work’ by new planning court amid 145% increase in planning cases since October 2022
Bord Pleanála refused permission to Cathal Crowe after finding his need to live in the local area ‘can be met by property and land in his ownership’
Oonagh Stokes seeking injunction to be granted restraining alleged trespass against developer Greg Kavanagh
Planning board faced calls for oral hearing from groups opposing Amazon’s proposal for north Dublin
Red Rock Donnybrook had been given permission for a development scaled back from its original ambitions for a 10 storey, 225 bed space facility
Opposition to plan said project was out of character with surrounding area
Project estimated to cost up to €6bn ‘critical to securing Ireland’s economic growth and housing needs’ – Uisce Éireann
The airline complains about the loss of two aircraft stands, which An Bord Pleanála recognised was a “significant issue” for aircraft operators
Despite additional resources last year only one-quarter of decisions delivered on time
City council had previously rejected plans for railings around facility
The Planning and Development Bill 2023, which was voted through the Dáil last week, is intended to streamline the planning process. But critics say Ireland’s planning system needs more imaginative reform
The applicants secured “leave” of the court to pursue their claims
Plus: Mayor of Limerick’s ‘erroneous’ planning arguments; Nigel Farage’s Irish teacher; and Neil Jordan’s strange Garret FitzGerald anecdote
Plan questioned after similar facility, ‘the Explorium’, reopened this year after pandemic
Turned down by local planners, G Boppers Ltd has opted not to appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanala
Hospital chief executive says it supports project ‘in principle’ but believes it will have ‘serious’ negative effect on operations and patients
Ditch journalist Roman Shortall settles his own rent bill; Siún Ní Raghallaigh has her say; and U2′s Dublin plans fall through again
Bartra said it would turn former Brady’s pub into social housing if resident did not withdraw judicial review
Builder approached resident in 2018 with offer of cash incentive to withdraw objection to west Dublin co-living scheme
An Bord Pleanála and Supermac’s boss Pat McDonagh are contesting the case brought by a local engineer
Energy business to seek planning permission this week for development off Wicklow coast
Many objectors aren’t ‘new to the game’, developers say
Development marked by missed deadlines and ballooning costs
Amendments to law part of sweeping overhaul of planning legislation
Sports injury specialist Ray Moran’s vote of confidence in his own knees, Albert Manifold’s planning setbacks, and the IRFU’s home extensions
An examination of the recommendations in the divisive report that are likely to be accepted and rejected
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices