Person: Environment Minister Noel Dempsey

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

20 planning fee faces challenge

THE Government will face legal action if it does not stop charging people who wish to comment on applications for planning permission, the European Commission has said.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2003

Plastic bag tax due in February

Environment Minister Noel Dempsey has confirmed that a 12p tax on plastic shopping bags will come into effect in February.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2001

Shoppers to face 15p plastic bag tax

Shoppers will face a tax of up to 15p on every plastic bag they use in the new year, according to Environment Minister Noel Dempsey.

Wed, 29 Aug, 2001

Slane boss welcomes new planning rules

The owner of Slane Castle in Co. Meath has welcomed Environment Minister Noel Dempsey's plans to simplify the application process for planning permission to stage large outdoor concerts.

Sun, 08 Apr, 2001

Greens call for Dempsey departure

Environment Minister Noel Dempsey is being condemned over allegations that he sought and accepted a donation on behalf on Fianna Fail from a company involved in a bid to build an incinerator in Co Meath.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2001