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<p> TDs and Senators called for transparency and enhanced public involvement in future planning processes.</p>

Irish public 'does not have the confidence they should have in planning process'

The Irish public “does not have the confidence they should have in the planning process”, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Thu, 26 May, 2022

<p>Early morning traffic making it way along Patrick Street on the east side of Fermoy, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Fermoy gridlock: Councillors seek clarity on junction rejected by planners 20 years ago

Cork County Council hears that omission has contributed to major traffic congestion in the town to this day

Sun, 29 May, 2022

<p>Paul Hyde, who has stepped aside from his role at the planning body pending the outcome of two investigations into his voting record, voted to overturn refusal recommendations by planning inspectors in 31 of 36 mast applications since September 2020.</p>

An Bord Pleanála deputy chair overruled inspectors in vast majority of mast applications

Paul Hyde’s rate of overturning his own inspectors was roughly eight times the average of other members of the planning board

Sat, 28 May, 2022

<p>Religious icons in many of our hospitals are a source of comfort and support. Picture: RollingNews.ie</p>

Letter to the Editor: Religious icons have their place in healthcare

Removing the chaplain and/or the religious icons that are and have been part of many of our hospitals for many years would be a grave mistake

Mon, 30 May, 2022

Paul Hosford: The Celtic Tiger warned us — bad planning is no solution to the housing crisis

The Department of Education's controversial objections are grounded in good sense: Building estates with inadequate amenities is not a good response to the shortage of homes

Tue, 31 May, 2022

<p>A computer-generated image of how the apartment development on Ballincollig's Old Fort Road would look like.</p>

Fresh plans lodged for apartment development in Cork suburb

Permission granted for a previous development on this site was overturned by the High Court

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

<p>The houses consist of a mix of two-, three- and four-bed, semi-detached, townhouse and terraced units. Picture: Net3D</p>

Development of nearly 300 homes in north Cork gets planning permission

The development also provides for a creche, seven neighbourhood play areas and a multi-use games area

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

<p>According to sources within An Bord Pleanála, morale is low as a result of the controversy in which the board has been engulfed since the allegations about Paul Hyde first surfaced. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Dublin</p>

An Bord Pleanála inspectors raised official concerns about being asked to change reports

It is believed that such concerns have never been raised before in the history of the planning board

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

<p>Supervised centres where marginalised people can legally take drugs should be seen as 'key instruments' in reducing harm, according to the head of the EU drug agency.</p>

Supervised drug-use centres key to reducing harm says EU expert

Reports An Bord Pleanála may soon decide on re-examination of Ireland’s first supervised injection centre

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

<p>An Bord Pleanála: Public confidence demands that the board be seen to be independent. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Dublin</p>

Mick Clifford: Can An Bord Pleanála rehabilitate itself as a functioning institution?

Several issues have come to the fore in recent years that give rise to serious concern about the planning board, not least potential conflicts of interest and questions about its independence, writes Mick Clifford

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

<p>An Bord Pleanála deputy chairman Paul Hyde, who was appointed in 2014 by the then environment minister Phil Hogan.</p>

Mick Clifford: An Bord Pleanála wields so much power but how do we decide who is at the helm?

Questions arise as to why Paul Hyde was nominated by the then defunct Irish Rural Dwellers Association as he had no known association with the body

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

<p>Paul Hyde, An Bord Pleanála deputy chair: He is under investigation over cases in which he is alleged to have had a conflict of interest, which he denies.</p>

Questions over Paul Hyde's nomination for role with An Bord Pleanála

Former members of the Irish Rural Dwellers Association say they have no knowledge of any process for Hyde to be put forward for role with planning board

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

<p>Last December Michelle Fagan, a member of the planning board since 2018, voted to accept an appeal by Cignal Infrastructure Limited to construct the two antennae at the belltower of Garland House in Rathmines.</p>

Bord Pleanála member voted to overturn planning refusal for antennae near her home

Michelle Fagan lives less than 450 metres from the proposed construction site, which now comprises office accommodation

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

<p>'Our planning system must be urgently reformed and properly resourced to ensure that the renewable energy projects needed to cut our carbon emissions and drive down electricity bills can get built as quickly as possible.' Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

‘Very lengthy planning delays’ for wind farms ‘single biggest factor’ in achieving climate goals

As wind energy accounted for a third of electricity generated last month, planners take 50-60 weeks to decide on applications for wind energy projects

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

<p>Stud farm owner Michael Ryan is to appeal a recent decision of Waterford City and County Council to reject his plans for a 40-bedroom boutique hotel on Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan.</p>

Waterford businessman to appeal planning refusal for Dungarvan hotel

Waterford City and County Council rejected plans for a seven-storey, 40-bedroom boutique hotel on Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

<p>Residents claim Paul Hyde is the brother of a partner in Maurice Johnson & Partners, who were hired as consultants on the proposed development.</p>

Challenge brought against decision to grant planning for 493-unit apartment development

Residents living close to proposed apartment development in south Dublin have brought a High Court challenge against An Bord Pleanála claiming conflict of interest in the project by two planning board members

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

<p>The plan will also seek to establish a one-stop-shop service around the country, where people fleeing Ukraine can get a PPSN number, medical cards and income supports. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA</p>

Cabinet to decide on new regional hubs for Ukrainian refugees

Cabinet will hear that developers have been prevented from bulk-selling more than 15,000 proposed new homes to institutional investors following the introduction of new planning laws.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin addresses the National Biodiversity Conference 2022 at Dublin Castle yesterday. Picture: Maxwells</p>

Intensive land use 'a bigger driver of biodiversity loss than climate change'

Intensive use of land is actually a bigger driver of biodiversity loss than the effects of climate change, with dramatic increases in the past 60 years.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

<p>Thomas Reid in a scene from the award-winning documentary film 'The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid'.</p>

Thomas Reid's long — and lonely — battle with An Bord Pleanála

The legal challenge taken by Reid did provide an insight into the workings of the planning board and the result was not pretty

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

<p>Statue of Lady Justice at Dublin Castle</p>

When is it time to seek Judicial Review? And how do I go about it?

The process of Judicial Review made headlines again this week, this time in relation to an equestrian farmer who was refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála to construct a dwelling house on her 18 acre farmland in the South Dublin townland ...