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High Court judge claims complex applications are putting judicial resources under pressure

Sinn Féin bringing Bill to scrap planned increase in levy on home fuels in May

Twenty refugee visas granted to young female athletes after lobbying campaign

Secure electricity supplies vital for economy as renewables come on-stream, says Ryan

‘Imminent crisis’ looms due to stalled peat harvesting unless emergency laws passed

Martin’s election as Taoiseach marked by policy prescriptions from interest groups

Strong backing for more ambition to address carbon emissions, according to poll

European court says State wrong to extend permission without study

However, retailers warn of ‘litter law implications’ if waste left behind

Friends of the Earth targets supermarket packaging on day of action in April

High Court’s recognition of constitutional right to environmental protection is to be commended

An Bord Pleanála imposed conditions when granting permission for the runway in 2007

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