‘Disgusting thing to do’: Tommy Tiernan objects to proposed Connemara offshore wind farm
Project envisages 30 turbines over a 1,000 feet in height
An Bord Pleanála
Housing Minister James Browne: ‘If we don’t get this right over the next four to seven months, we’re going to be in serious, serious trouble’
The solution to Ireland’s housing crisis is ‘more supply and it is my job to get that supply moving’, says the Minister for Housing as he answers questions about how he intends to do that
Creeslough: ‘I can’t get my head around how a site can be built on when there’s a criminal investigation’
Ten people died in incident at service station in Donegal village in October 2022
Hammerson gets go ahead to redevelop O’Connell St building
Plans faced opposition from Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald
Why can’t small-scale builders build in a housing crisis when demand for homes is soaring?
Smaller developers face major obstacles in securing finance and navigating the planning system, while getting basic services to sites is another huge stumbling block
Sandymount cycle path decision frees council from weeds of lengthy planning process
Court of Appeal ruling confirms Dublin City Council could pursue Strand Road project using own traffic powers
Dundrum Town Centre hands over keys to 15 homes at The Ironworks
Completion of 122-unit residential development expected in a year’s time
How Arklow turned a major sewage problem into an opportunity to build something spectacular
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant, designed by Clancy Moore, is the first in the world with an architect as an integrated part of the design team
Ryanair loses bid to fight Dublin Airport underpass
€200 million infrastructure needed to improve access and safety on airfield
Aer Lingus proposes ‘legislative approach’ to solve Dublin Airport passenger cap
Airline’s suggestions for dealing with the issue said to be unconnected to possible legislation for lifting cap
Dublin Airport cap at risk of being dragged into US trade tensions
American carrier group Airlines for America to meet Government officials to discuss contentious limit
Dublin 4 residents bring renewed objections to Smyth’s pub renovation
Resident previously set out ‘party’ fears given proximity of ‘crowd-inducing’ Aviva stadium
No European city would tolerate the decay and dereliction visible in Dublin
All of Ireland’s cities and larger towns need positive urban planning. That needs a revolution in government thinking
John McManus: Time to do a Trump on the planning process?
After a decade of tinkering around the edges, it must surely be time for more drastic measures to be considered, including emergency powers for government
Plans for Howth hotel in doubt after planning decision
An Bord Pleanala rules out new road to access proposed Deer Park development
Lioncor lodges appeal with Bord Pleanála over plan to build 284 homes on Terenure College land
Dublin City Council refused planning permission over transport concerns
An Bord Pleanála withdraws appeal application in Shannon LNG case
Last week, Shannon LNG was granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for a proposed power plant
John Rocha loses his calm in Killiney as he objects to ‘Trojan horse’ development
Plus: Olivia O’Leary wants to save the snails; An Post chief accuses WHO of anti-Irish message; and Ryanair enters the culture wars in Germany
Shannon LNG granted planning permission for new Kerry power plant
Proposed 600MW plant on Shannon Estuary will have enough capacity to power 160,000 homes
Complaint sent to regulator over An Bord Pleanála’s scrutiny of wind farm cases
Community & Environmental Protection Alliance claims HSE is precluded from reviewing developments that could affect public health
Families of Creeslough victims object to ‘cruel, callous’ plans for service station and memorial
The proposal also includes ten steel pillars to remember those who died, but the relatives say this is insensitive as many of the dead were killed by steel and concrete
Locals oppose south Dublin student housing plan
Residents fear pressure on amenities and hit to value of property in the area
Striking the right balance on Irish offshore wind and protection of marine life
High-value habitats can be avoided if identified but it is the less obvious impacts that are so far known to cause the biggest effects
Trump’s Doonbeg hotel and golf course: Its problematic planning history explained
Doonbeg’s ‘grey dunes’ and presence of endangered snail hampered original developer’s plans
Dublin Airport faces further delays on passenger cap decision
Noise regulator says it may need to assess latest planning permission
Charlie Chawke applies for outdoor food facilities at Goat Bar and Grill
Publican seeks planning retention for repurposed shipping container that operates as a coffee kiosk
Five ways to slash Ireland’s looming multi-billion euro climate fines
Two advisory councils outline gross failures to face up to climate realities
Derelict Victorian houses ‘crumbling’ six years after €700,000 purchase by Dublin City Council
Council has had to halt redevelopment due to deteriorating condition of homes in Phibsborough
Night flights worry Aer Lingus more than passenger cap
Airline chief executive says ‘strange’ cap on north runway flights could damage Dublin Airport’s transatlantic hub status
January tourist slump sparks calls for action on airport cap
Industry chiefs seek solutions as overseas visitors to Republic tumble 25% in January
Aer Lingus operating profits drop €20m in 2024 amid disruption
IAG-owned carrier blames pilots’ dispute and increased transatlantic competition for decline
€2bn Dublin Bay wind farm to submit planning application
Construction work on Dublin Array scheme with 310 metre blades could begin in 2027
Historic Conway’s pub on Dublin’s Parnell Street ‘endangered’, says council
Dublin City Council is assessing pub for inclusion on the Derelict Sites Register
Creeslough: Woman who lost relatives in explosion says she would never enter shop built on site of tragedy
Families who lost loved ones received letters on Thursday telling them of decision to grant permission for new service station on blast site
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