The controversy over Ardee Bog is a wake-up call. If we are serious about achieving climate goals, we must address these policy gaps that extend legal safeguards beyond SACs and NHAs to include smaller, fragmented, and degraded peatlands that are still ecologically and climatically valuable

The Irish Aviation Authority decided last week to limit Dublin Airport passenger numbers to 25.2 million for the summer 2025 season, which runs from late March to October

An Bord Pleanála ruled the derelict site of the former Blarney Hotel and Leisure Centre should be included in map designating land liable for new residential zoned land tax

A further application for 26 houses is pending approval

It is the longest bill considered by the 33rd Dáil, and the third largest in the history of the State

There has been significant criticism of the bill in recent days, particularly from environmental groups over what they say will allow for the 'fast-tracking' of liquefied natural gas storage facilities through planning

Hollywood star slams Greens for backing an amendment to the Planning and Development Bill, which would label LNG terminals as strategic infrastructure developments

The court heard the planning body’s concession relates to its acknowledgement of a failure to properly consider the development’s effects on the environment, specifically in relation to bats

If all criticisms are correct then the new law will result in hold ups to housing and infrastructure, and mounting fees for solicitors

The IAA said not all slots from Summer 2024 will be capable of being accommodated next year

An Bord Pleanála has approved the construction of 24 new homes, rejecting appeal by local landowner that proposed development would impact archaeological heritage in the area

If built to budget, the plans would see each home delivered at a cost of just over €400,000

The group lodged an appeal against the council decision with An Bord Pleanála who upheld it

New accounts filed by Indaver Ireland Ltd show that the company recorded the drop in profits as revenues rose by 16% from €121.64m to €140.98m

An Bord Pleanála did acknowledge that while the operation of the development would generate greenhouse gas emissions, the need for additional conventional generation is recognised as a national priority

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien insists the State ‘has the back’ of people saving to buy a home

Thursday's appearance before the Public Accounts Committee was a bruising affair but for all the talk of reform, those in charge don’t seem to have realised that UL must sever links with the past, regardless of cost

Shannon LNG proposed that liquified natural gas would be shipped to Ireland and 're-gasified' on the site, before being put in the national gas grid

Micheál Martin favours switch to multi-annual funding for TII

The residential-zoned land tax, the collection of which is deferred until 2025, is set to hit landowners at a rate of 3% of market value of any land that is earmarked for housing development