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Magnier family’s ‘insatiable appetite for land’ criticised
James Hanly
A Hedgerows Ireland-organised protest in Clonmel saw dozens gather to protest against a planning application by a Coolmore company to demolish farm buildings.
30 September 2024 News
European first in battery technology planned for Donegal
The ESB and Coillte's joint venture FutureEnergy Ireland has submitted plans for Europe’s first large-scale, iron-air battery near Buncrana, Co Donegal.
25 September 2024 Viewpoints
Zonal electricity pricing on the agenda
In his recent report on European competitiveness, former ECB president Mario Draghi has argued for zonal pricing in the EU, and some US states have already moved in this direction.
Coolmore company seeks permit to demolish farm buildings
The planning application, submitted by Melclon Unlimited, is to demolish an abandoned dwelling and an open store enclosing a courtyard.
25 September 2024 News
Green light for over 1,000ac of solar farms
The solar industry shows no signs of slowing down, as more projects secure planning permission.
25 September 2024 News
Two weeks to accept AD grant
If successful applicants accept the grant offer, they must have their anaerobic digestion plant constructed and operational by December 2025.
25 September 2024 News
New dairy facility given the green light at Mountbellow College
The new 1,279 sqm dairy building project has been developed by MAC in association with its partners Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Teagasc.
23 September 2024 News
73% of energy professionals say market uncertainty a barrier to finance
73% of energy professionals believe market uncertainty is the biggest barrier to financing new renewable technologies in Ireland, followed by planning challenges, according to new survey results.
18 September 2024 News
Over 1,900 acres of solar farms get green light
Four solar farm projects, which span over 1,900 acres in Louth, Tipperary, Meath and Cork, have been given the green light.
13 September 2024 News
Government support for 27 wind and solar farms
27 wind and solar farms have been successful in the latest round of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme and will receive support for 15 years.
11 September 2024 News
Only two wind turbines granted permission in last six months
Just two wind turbines in the entire country have been granted planning permission in the past six months, according to Wind Energy Ireland.
9 September 2024 News
Over 900 acres of solar farms get green light
Four solar farm projects, which span over 900 acres in Louth, Tipperary, Meath and Cork, have been given the green light.
26 August 2024 News