Department of Culture says wildlife documentary work will be ‘strictly supervised’

Unesco world heritage site in Kerry now ‘Disneyesque theme site’

Balnagowan House, built around 1930, is one of Ireland’s first Art Deco homes

An Taisce call for action from Dublin City Council over Temple Bar hotelier Martin Keane’s stalled project

Landmark Victorian structure closed since 2004 and derelict for best part of a decade

Bord Pleanála rules extension would worsen traffic congestion on Dublin’s M50

Controversial tram stop to be redesigned after successful petition and protest by locals

Westmeath residents want action after an increase in littering in north of the county

Council split on displays, part of deal funding scheme, with opposition from some D4 representatives

South Dublin councillors oppose screens that form part of funding for Dublin Bikes

Cost of bike rental could increase or service reduce if councillors decline to approve deal

An Taisce opposes ‘grossly offensive’ D4 panels which help pay for popular scheme

Bord na Móna is more responsible than anyone for the mass destruction of peatland habitats. Its new approach is promising. But there are still challenging times ahead

Film director objected to changing area at rear of Sorrento Terrace neighbour’s home

Nama and Mayo County Council are in negotiation over future of historic house

Film-maker objects to swimming shelter built next door to Dalkey home

‘Scandal’ that oak road on Mayne Bog, dating to 1200-820 BC, not surveyed or preserved

Film will promote Unesco Heritage site to millions, says former minister for arts

Heather Humphreys asked to outline reason for allowing shoot at Unesco heritage site

Foundation says it notified of financial situation before plans to sell Russborough art

An Taisce calls for political intervention while Minister says she was not consulted

Clare Hogan says architect Arthur Gibney did not think headquarters should be listed

Final day of An Bord Pleanála hearing into €126 million redevelopment plan

Harbour company scientist says habitat at stake is not of ‘high intensity’ at second day of oral hearing

Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co Offaly

There are reasons to be optimistic that planning will be better in the future

Campaigns to halt the ongoing deterioration of this 18th century building, once used as a school and an army barracks, have been unsuccessful

Organisations such as the Irish Georgian Society and An Taisce want to compile a national register of buildings at risk to drive policy to protect the thousands of derelict historic properties strewn across the country

Architectural historian Dan Cruickshank visited Limerick’s Georgian heart this week to celebrate its vernacular style amid concern about its demise