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<p>The problem has arisen, according to the Irish Planning Institute, because the department gave effect to a new regulation, known as a statutory instrument, without any lead-in time or any consultation with planners or other interested parties.</p>

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Hundreds of planning applications could be 'deemed to be technically invalid'

All applications submitted since August 6 may be invalid due to errors committed within the Department of Housing

<p>Conor McGregor wrote to Dublin City Council asking to address it next Monday but, according to an email sent to councillors on Wednesday, he has not yet confirmed his eligibility. File picture: PA </p>

politics

Conor McGregor may not get to address presidential nomination meeting of Dublin City Council

<p>Irish grandmother Donna Hughes-Brown in happier times with her husband Jim Brown. Having lived legally in the US for almost 50 years, Ms Hughes-Brown is now being held in an immigration detention camp, having been detained by ICE. </p>

news

Irish grandmother in the US legally for 50 years is behind bars after arrest by ICE

Hotel review: Is this hotel the essential Limerick City getaway?

travel

Hotel review: Is this hotel the essential Limerick City getaway?

Man pleads guilty to multiple thefts around Cork city

court and crime

Man pleads guilty to multiple thefts around Cork city

Project management delivery team appointed for long-delayed Cork Events Centre project

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Project management delivery team appointed for long-delayed Cork Events Centre project

Stephen Bradley celebrates 31/8/2025

soccer

Who could replace Heimir Hallgrímsson? Five candidates for next Ireland manager

10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish

fashion and beauty

10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish

Alcohol Drinking - Stock

munster

Cork City to become 'safer' site under new alcohol strategy for Cork and Kerry

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: Graham Linehan's part in toxic debate puts freedom of speech limits into focus

S Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s child protection failures go beyond Tusla — the real issue is political will

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Insight: Must Reads

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

Annmarie O’Connor first shared her Parkinson’s diagnosis in this publication in 2022. Three years on, she has written Twitch, a book that documents her story. Here, she shares what living with the disease has taught her

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

Blarney Woollen Mills marks 50 years – from cottage beginnings to €50m global brand

45th Annual News Emmy Awards

Donie O'Sullivan: 'I forked out $700 for my Emmy Award statue the other day'

News

Westlife 25th anniversary gets Irish stamp of approval as An Post launches limited edition

Westlife 25th anniversary gets Irish stamp of approval as An Post launches limited edition

The collection of exclusive stamps was created by Shaughn McGrath Creative who has worked closely with the group over the years

Fianna Fáil TDs play down spat with Fine Gael minister over new 'Netflix levy'

Fianna Fáil TDs play down spat with Fine Gael minister over new 'Netflix levy'

Challenges against major projects go against common good, says Taoiseach

Challenges against major projects go against common good, says Taoiseach

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Drug gang enforcer barged into meeting to intimidate Probation Service client

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Cork football permutations: Ballincollig v Douglas in Premier SFC carries high stakes

S Cork football permutations: Ballincollig v Douglas in Premier SFC carries high stakes

Of the 24 knockout places on offer across Senior A, Premier Intermediate, Intermediate A, and Premier Junior, 18 have yet to be filled.

World Indoor Athletics Championships - Day One

Career-best performance needed if Coscoran is to reach first 1500m final at World Championships

James Lowe: 'I would have loved if my old man would have been able to listen to me'

James Lowe: 'I would have loved if my old man would have been able to listen to me'

Jack O'Donoghue with Clayton McMillan 20/8/2025

Jack O'Donoghue: We're excited to show Munster fans what we've been doing under Clayton McMillan

Lifestyle

How do you like them apples... huge amount of fruit on trees in gardens and orchards

How do you like them apples... huge amount of fruit on trees in gardens and orchards

We had the ideal conditions for apple-growing this year — and scroll down for recipes for apple tart or mulled apple and whiskey

Sally Foran: How to switch up your skincare routine for autumn

Sally Foran: How to switch up your skincare routine for autumn

Nordic walking

Bernard O’Shea: Five things I’ve learned about the Japanese walking technique

Ridge chaser: Nine new ways to wear corduroy's surprising swagger

Ridge chaser: Nine new ways to wear corduroy's surprising swagger

Viewpoints

Earth Movers

Mick Clifford: Confusion and frantic activity at Department of Housing

A new regulation was brought into force in what appears to be such a cack-handed manner that it has now put the validity of planning permissions since August 6 in some peril

We must look honestly at the data on housing and migration

We must look honestly at the data on housing and migration

Investing in people powers our future through the halo effect

Investing in people powers our future through the halo effect

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As three in five under-25s consider leaving the country, we must act to help young people

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Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

S Tommy Martin: Ireland will soon need someone else to take the blame

Worthy as they are, all the talk of structures and academies won’t butter any parsnips when the time comes for this Ireland team to go again.

Michael Moynihan: Dublin official's comments on English Market were a hostage to fortune

S Michael Moynihan: Dublin official's comments on English Market were a hostage to fortune

Win a two-night break away to WellFest

S Win a two-night break away to WellFest

Law firm continues to expand following its latest merger

S Law firm continues to expand following its latest merger

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World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

S World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on a miserable night for Ireland and Heimir Hallgrímsson.

The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

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Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy was delighted to win the Irish Open after making an eagle on the final hole to force a playoff.

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

farming

Paula Hynes: Black pudding in Cork and Belgium

Paula Hynes: Black pudding in Cork and Belgium

Kasey’s dam calved with a lovely heifer calf by Vierra Sting. It’s our second Sting heifer calf this autumn, and we also had a Chocochip heifer calve with a Blondin Classic heifer calf

Voluntary land deal secured for pipeline project

Voluntary land deal secured for pipeline project

Farming organisations react to Ireland's new TB action plan

Farming organisations react to Ireland's new TB action plan

Foals given more pasture time and later weaning earn more money

Foals given more pasture time and later weaning earn more money

Property

Gardening: How to revive your lawn in autumn

Gardening: How to revive your lawn in autumn

September and October are the perfect months for rejuvenating a tired lawn and a crucial period ahead of the winter frost

Killarney's International Hotel offered at €18m - €20m

Killarney's International Hotel offered at €18m - €20m

Jennifer Sheahan: Adventures in a tiny-home-on-wheels in France

Jennifer Sheahan: Adventures in a tiny-home-on-wheels in France

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees

World

Charlie Kirk Shot

Charlie Kirk ‘a key figure in building support for Republicans among young’

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old activist who was shot at an appearance at a Utah college on Wednesday, personifies the pugnacious, populist conservatism that has taken over the Republican Party in the age of President Donald Trump.

Charlie Kirk Shot

Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at university event in Utah

Harris Book

Kamala Harris says leaving re-election decision to Joe Biden was ‘recklessness’

Mars Rock Life

Mars rover findings offer strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life

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Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

The value of Genocells has already been proven in trials with Irish farmers.

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

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