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Cowen calls for urgent action on renewable projects
Niamh Murphy
The system must be changed in order to meet 2030 energy targets, the Fianna Fáil candidate has urged.
14 May 2024 News
‘Urgent’ planning reform needed to meet renewable energy targets
The report from the Climate Change Advisory Council said the national target to increase renewable energy capacity by 1.6GW will not be met without changes to the planning system.
1 May 2024 Letters
Are large-scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels?
"The question is, are large scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels and at what price to rural Ireland?" - Brendan Boyd, Kilcummin, north Mayo.
Diageo's Newbridge plant clears final hurdle
Following the withdrawal of a High Court challenge to planning approval, Diageo will commence construction of a €200m brewery in Newbridge.
1 May 2024 News
Diageo's brewery plan at the mercy of the planning system
One man stands in the way of Diageo's plan to build a €200m brewery in Newbridge. Why is John Lynch putting €50,000 to a High Court challenge that could threaten Boortmalt's expansion plans for Athy?
27 March 2024 News
A solution in search of a problem
Colm McCarthy - the capital cost of MetroLink could be more than the €9.5bn most often cited by journalists.
28 February 2024 Viewpoints
Major new hybrid bioenergy park set for Clare
Senator Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fail spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks & Transport, was among those who submitted concerns to the renewable energy development.
28 February 2024 News
Overshoots in public spending
Prudent management of the public finances needs credible fiscal plans, not just declarations of concern about public money, from Government and opposition.
21 February 2024 Viewpoints
Senators reject proposal to rescue Derrybrien wind farm
The Seanad has rejected a bill aimed at saving the Derrybrien wind farm, which has so far resulted in €17m in fines for the taxpayer due to non-compliance with environmental laws.
21 February 2024 News
Plans afoot for 1,400ac of solar farms nationwide
Over the past month, an estimated 1,400 ac of solar farms have been submitted or granted planning all across the country with no signs of developments slowing down.
14 February 2024 News
Galway farmer refused planning for biosolids storage shed
The agricultural shed was set to store up to 12,000t of compost and biosolids which would be spread on farmland.
31 January 2024 News
150ac solar farm hits rocky ground in Cork
The solar farm was granted planning permission by Cork County Council, subject to 40 conditions, but this decision was appealed by locals who claimed their objections were ignored.
31 January 2024 News