Though still in a housing crisis, we have done remarkably well to navigate the challenges of the last three years, writes James O’Donovan

Mr Healy-Rae’s company, Roughty Properties, had sought permission for a three-storey extension to Rosemont Guesthouse in Tralee

Conference hears lack of action on planning could impact investment and delay energy transition

Eamon Ryan says one in 10 voters “get” the Green agenda and could and should vote green in the next elections

The mayor of Kerry, Jim Finucane, said the board’s decision was 'incomprehensible'

An Bord Pleanála refused permission for the development of a liquefied natural gas terminal and power station on the Shannon estuary

The SHD has already been renamed to Waterfall Heights/Ard an Easa, but residents of Waterfall village still have concerns it will cause 'inevitable and unnecessary confusion and disruption'

Michael O'Flynn has lost one appeal to have land on the Naas Road excluded from the new tax and estimates that it will cost him €1m per annum

Residential zoned land tax 'becoming a tax on development'

Councillors warn project will only be successful if the mothballed upgrade of the N25 between the town and Midleton was put back on track

The Residential Zone Land Tax is an annual 3% charge on the land's market value, which was introduced by the Government in Budget 2022 on lands zoned residential

There were more than 20 successful bidders in Ress3, including Statkraft which secured a solar project in Cork and a solar project in Wexford.

Nama has often been criticised over its 14-year history for the relatively low returns it has made in turns of creating affordable housing for the population

Planners say structure 'constitutes visual clutter'

Renewables industry and environmental groups urge increased funding and fast-track recruitment process for State bodies key to delivering zero-carbon electricity system and protecting nature

Despite the non-denominational school patron opening more than 50 new schools in the past 10 years, large pockets of the country do not have access to schools outside a religious ethos

Escalating consequences contained in the Planning and Development Bill include fines and ministerial intervention through reviews if timelines are not met

The Oireachtas housing committee made 156 recommendations for change to the Planning and Development Bill. In the coming days, we will see if Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has listened.

The Irish justice system came under pressure on Tuesday as barristers went on strike and gardaí refused voluntary overtime 

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is to seek approval to draft legislation that will also address shortages in medicine