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Progress at risk from too much red tape

The ever-evolving regulatory environment could be making society too complex for its own good, writes Kyran Fitzgerald

Mon, 15 May, 2017

<p>Cork Educate Together Secondary School students Amy Talaat, Síofra Murphy and Clara Kriwan about to get on the bus to school from Douglas, Cork. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

'Preposterous situation' sees Cork students take long bus journey to school

On weekday mornings, students at the Cork Educate Together Secondary School (CETSS) are picked up by bus in Rochestown, close to the 22-acre site where their school should be, and brought into the city.

Sun, 28 Nov, 2021

<p>New roles: (top row, left to right) Gail Carroll, Ruth O’Mahony Brady, James O'Reilly; (bottom row) Paula Cain, Trevor MacFarlane, Siobhán McHugh. </p>

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New roles with FSAI, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown CC, Greenlink, Ibec, NDT Global and Demand Response Association Of Ireland

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Special report: Demand for new student accommodation in Cork could be hit by the pandemic

Lots of sites across Cork city are earmarked for college living, but the demand may plummet if students are being taught online, writes Kevin O’Neill

Sat, 11 Jul, 2020

<p>Dr Michelle McKeown: "The decision to build a road through Ardee Bog highlights a major weakness in Ireland’s climate and environmental laws. Many peatlands are left unprotected unless they are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) or Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs)." Pictures: Friends of Ardee Bog </p>

Paving over progress — what Ardee Bog means for Ireland’s climate future

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

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

<p>Nimbyism voiced by people living in comfortable homes is a constant challenge to the ability to provide affordable housing to young people working in key jobs in the public sector. Picture Denis Minihane.</p>

Catherine Conlon: Nimbys need to realise their objections to new housing harms all of society

People do not equate the impact that stalling a new housing development in their area has on the inability of their adult children to find a home, or on staff shortages in health and education

Mon, 26 Dec, 2022

<p>In October 2003, the OPW signed a lease with Ireland's Children’s Museum Limited, a charity incorporated in 1998, committing the OPW to construct the planned building, which would then be operated by ICML itself.</p>

The curious case of the children's science museum

The State is legally committed to building the museum, despite the fact that support for the project seems very limited

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

<p>Tommy Cooke, on his farm in Grange, Thurles, Co Tipperary, supports Ireland’s renewable energy push, but adds: “There’s a fundamental distrust of the planning system being fair; this is something that many developers would also agree is true. ” <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Pictures: Patrick Browne</span>
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Landowners take time to assess pros and cons of solar on their land

Farmer and green energy investor Tommy Cooke says farmers near electricity substations see the value of solar, but others are more hesitant. He talks to Rita de Brún

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Cork city's Good Shepherd Convent back up for sale with planning for 202 units

A controversial Cork city convent site, which has had five owners since 1996 and which was twice ravaged by fire, in 2003 and again 2012, is back for sale.

Wed, 01 May, 2019

<p>Kevin Smyth: 'Most derelict properties are single dwelling units. These are the simplest to acquire, easiest to move on and most accessible to do up. They are obviously the ones that will contribute the most immediately to solving the housing crisis.' File picture: Billy MacGill</p>

Ireland's Empty Towns – Q&A: How can the Derelict Sites Register be made fit for purpose?

Using compulsory acquisition after two years is the ultimate deterrent

Sun, 12 Sep, 2021

David’s donation – five acres to conserve for future

Land giveaways are rare in Ireland. Oliver Moore reports on the thinking behind octogenarian David Rowe’s decision to donate his entire five-acre holding in Co Carlow to a land trust.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2011

TRADING UP

We scan a selection of trading up homes around the country.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2012

<p>After Ires Reit spent €60m on 146 Flynn & O’Flaherty homes at the old Phoenix Park racecourse it discovered problems with some of the apartments. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Mick Clifford: Citizens will pick up the tab for building defects

Legally, builders including Flynn & O’Flaherty are only responsible for defective work if it is discovered within seven years of construction

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022

Housing crisis: Different standard when it’s your backyard

Aodhan O’Riordan and Finian McGrath are two politicians who appear eager to tackle the housing crisis but wish to insulate their own back yards from the emergency, writes Michael Clifford

Sat, 09 Feb, 2019

SPECIAL REPORT: Seeds of recovery starting to flower on high streets

More outlets are opening on the country’s prime shopping streets, writes Peter O’Dwyer

Tue, 05 May, 2015

<p>One letter-writer says ‘de facto detention’, where patients do not have a say in their treatment, could deter people who really need treatment from receiving it. Picture: iStock</p>

Letters to the Editor: Government must explain delays in reforming mental health laws

One reader highlights delays in promised legislation, while others address issues including animal welfare, bin charges, and Ireland's energy policy

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

<p>There was a time when public transport had an emphasis on the public. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

S Michael Moynihan: BusConnects will have a job reconnecting the people of Cork to its bus services

BusConnects is of little use to those trying to use bus services in Cork which are suffering from declining attractiveness and greater car use generally, as well as specifics such as unreliable services, unappealing locations, and lack of drivers and mechanics, writes Michael Moynihan

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

<p>No wind farm has been granted planning permission over the last 12 months.</p>

Planning concerns over energy projects, with no wind farms granted permission in the past year

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

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

<p>Eamonn Ryan said his party was “the front wheel” of Government rather than “the mudguard”. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

Liz Dunphy: Greens bullish about election chances despite poor polling

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

Sat, 16 Sep, 2023

<p>It was confirmed this week that Noel and Liam Gallagher have finally made their peace and are to tour with Oasis next year.</p>

Irish Examiner view: M20 delay will be a roadblock to regional development

Proposed upgrade has been awaited for decades

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024