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<p>The new state agency will be responsible for regulating development and activity in Ireland's maritime area and aims to protect the marine environment while enabling planning permission for wind farms with one environmental assessment. File photo: Neil Michael</p>

Wind sector urgently needs clarity, Cork company says

Shell's withdrawal from deals to jointly develop a floating wind project off the Clare coast should "focus minds" within Government on setting up the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

<p>Páirc Uí Chaoimh was initially slated to be redeveloped into a 45,000-capacity stadium. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cork GAA lodges High Court suit against developers of Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Cork County Board lodged papers against builders John Sisk and Son and engineering consultancy Malachy Walsh and Co

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

<p>Simon Communities across the country will campaign for the ending of homelessness this week, starting with a conference highlighting issues such as lack of housing supply.</p>

'Hidden homelessness' witnessed by 26% of people, study shows

Various homeless charities and organisations believe hidden homelessness is not accurately recorded in homlessness figures

Sun, 25 Sep, 2022

<p> Students at the South East Technological University on the Cork Road, Waterford. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

University examines plans to build up to 300 student beds in Waterford

Management has formed a task force to find long-term options out of the student accommodation crisis.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2022

<p>In July, as part of wider proposals meet climate targets and ease the country's reliance of fossil fuels, the Government committed to a 40% increase in targets for offshore wind farm energy by the year 2030.</p>

Only one port on island of Ireland ready to construct offshore windfarms

A new report found that only Belfast Harbour has the current capability to support the building of offshore windfarms

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

<p>The planning authority will now reconsider the application for the 142-bedroom development by the Neville hotel group's CoAnt Entertainment. File picture: Gareth Chaney</p>

An Bord Pleanála to quash hotel refusal due to 'legal deficiency in its reasoning'

A High Court challenge was brought against the appeals board after it overruled its own inspector to reject the multi-million euro development in Wexford town

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

<p> Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said that the current travails of the board require that there be “significant change in the board’s membership”. Picture: Collins</p>

Opposition parties call for clear changes at An Bord Pleanála that 'start at the top'

The Dáíl heard more than three hours worth of statements from TDs regarding the ongoing issues at the planning authority

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

<p>An Bord Pleanála deemed the proposal 'a piecemeal and haphazard' development that ran contrary to requirements within the Waterford’s County Development Plan 2022-28. File picture</p>

An Bord Pleanála rejects plans for 77 homes near Dungarvan

Waterford County Council had granted planning to local developers for construction of 77 houses on 33-hectare site, but local residents objected over 'flawed' traffic survey

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

<p>Michael McGrath expanded on the issue at a recent conference (see below) but critics say 'reforms' could in fact add to planning delays by reducing early stakeholder participation. Picture: Damien Eagers</p>

Overhaul of planning system ‘could make things worse’

Critics of Michael McGrath's review of planning law say it could constrict early participation in the process and thus lead to further and more protracted delays in higher courts

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

<p>Speaking at the opening of 44 new social homes in Mullingar, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said notwithstanding the ongoing Garda investigation, the board is still functioning.</p>

An Bord Pleanála issues not delaying decisions — O'Brien

This is despite legal challenges being launched around decisions made which involved the now former deputy chairperson of An Bord Pleanála Paul Hyde

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

<p>The site of the proposed LNG plant. Picture: Domnick Walsh </p>

Decision on LNG plant in Shannon Estuary delayed again

An Bord Pleanála has requested further information on capacity of proposed terminal in the context of projected national future gas demand

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Pressure had been mounting for some time for the Dáil to discuss issues at the planning authority when it returns from its summer break. Picture</span>: Gareth Chaney/Collins Dublin</p>

Dáil to debate An Bord Pleanála controversies

Call for Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to set out 'what he’s going to do to restore public confidence' in the planning board

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

<p>A Wind Energy Ireland event heard from a range of experts in the offshore field that European governments are now pledging up to 160 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030. File picture: Jens Dresling/Polfoto</p>

World's offshore wind plans at risk due to lack of ships

Wind Energy Ireland's report for August shows that wind energy has supplied just under a third of Ireland’s electricity demand this year so far

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

<p>Image of the proposed housing development in Killarney.</p>

Planning refused for 228 new homes in Killarney

Some 50 observations were submitted regarding the plans, including concerns about density, access, and its impact on green spaces

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

<p>The data centre proposed for Co Clare will take seven years to build if construction begins this year, said developer Art Data Centres.</p>

Campaigners appeal decision to greenlight data centre for Ennis

Futureproof Clare was joined by the likes of Ecojustice Ireland, Extinction Rebellion, and Friends of the Irish Environment

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

<p>Former deputy chair of An Bord Pleanála, Paul Hyde.</p>

64 court cases linked to Hyde decisions cost An Bord Pleanála €5.2m

The State’s embattled planning authority spent €11.7m on its own costs and those of opposing parties over a four-year period, according to new data seen by the Irish Examiner.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

<p>Seating in one of the two large outdoor areas linking the Factory nightclub and Woodman Bar in Waterford. The Causeway Group said it finds the decision "unusual and unfair", adding it has come at an "incredibly difficult time" for the hospitality industry amid rising energy and stock costs. Picture: Causeway Group</p>

Council stops continued use of outdoor area by Waterford's largest nightclub

Warning over potentoial loss of jobs following ruling

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

<p>Dr Val Cummins says: 'Floating wind technology can be deployed off the south coast and off the west coast where the continental shelf lends itself really, really well to an opportunity to get up to and beyond 30GW of floating offshore wind HASE, electricity.' Pictures: Ben Birchall/PA Wire</p>

Ireland has to move quickly if we are to become the Saudi Arabia of wind energy

As national blackout fears and unaffordable energy bills haunt the public consciousness ahead of winter, marine and energy expert Dr Val Cummins, says Ireland’s energy security is possible – if all stakeholders work together now.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2022

<p>
<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">The HSE bought Glenwood House in Carrigaline for €750,000 in 2021 </span>
<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">from the sister and brother-in-law of its head of mental health services for Cork/Kerry, Kevin Morrison</span>. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Residents' 'serious concerns' to delay planned mental health facility in Cork

One of the issues for Glenwood Residents Association includes the nature of the profile of the proposed residents of Glenwood House in Carrigaline

Fri, 02 Sep, 2022

<p>Cork GAA said the council's recommendation to refuse planning has come as a surprise.</p>

Rare butterfly and mushroom could scupper Cork GAA plan to build 300 homes

Cork City Council raised concerns about impact of proposed development on Cork's northside on marsh fritillary butterfly and on rare waxcap mushroom

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022