The bill has no real safeguards or oversight from the Oireachtas on new powers, and proposes to limit the role of the courts in holding these and other actors to account, writes Attracta Uí Bhroin

Urgency around the planning bill means the remediation scheme on Celtic Tiger apartments has been delayed, lengthening the wait for owners, writes Mick Clifford

Opposition parties fear bill is being rushed

The proposals 'put the obligation more on individuals to enforce compliance with environmental law'