MOVES by politicians to rezone large tracts of land for housing near Adare are still on hold following the intervention of Limerick County Council planners.

A GOLD rush type sale of house sites in Adare has forced Limerick County Council to order an environmental study amid fears that overdevelopment could damage one of the country’s idyllic tourism villages.

A NEW exploration drive in the Atlantic to address the nation’s near-total reliance on imported gas was launched by the government yesterday.