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NewsTransport & InfrastructureWork Starts on Dublin's First Middle-of-the-Road Cycle Track
Work has commenced on a new cycling infrastructure layout in Dublin, featuring a middle-of-the-road design.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureConstruction begins on Dublin’s first middle-of-the-road cycle path
Work has commenced on a new active travel layout in Dublin, marking the first middle-of-the-road cycle path in the capital.
NewsEnvironment & ClimateJournalist and Environmental Campaigner Frank McDonald Dies Aged 76
Irish journalist, author, and environmental campaigner Frank McDonald has passed away at the age of 76 following a brief illness.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureBridges proposed as safer alternative to Irish rail level crossings
Replacing human-operated level crossings with bridges could significantly reduce safety risks and improve network efficiency, Rail Users Ireland has suggested.
NewsCommercial & RetailWicklow rooftop sauna planning application faces fire safety setback
Wicklow County Council was poised to approve permission for Bray's Seawater Saunas before the chief fire officer raised concerns over emergency exits.
NewsHeritage & ConservationFormer Irish Times environment editor Frank McDonald dies aged 76
Frank McDonald, the influential former environment editor of the Irish Times and prominent campaigner for Dublin's urban heritage, has died aged 76.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureAdult Bus and Train Fares to Rise by 15% from January
Adult public transport fares nationwide will increase by an average of 15% in January, a move defended by Junior Minister Seán Canney despite criticism over concurrent motorist fuel subsidies.
NewsHousing & ResidentialMortgage protection exclusion period for cancer survivors reduced to five years
New legislation taking effect on 15 October will reduce the time insurers can deny mortgage protection to cancer survivors from seven years to five years.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesGovernment considers second deferral of planned carbon tax increase
Transport and Climate Minister Darragh O'Brien has confirmed that a second deferral of the planned carbon tax increase is being considered for the upcoming budget.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesCork Dairy Farm Solar Installation Projected to Pay Back in 2.4 Years
A solar panel installation on a 160-cow dairy farm in County Cork is projected to achieve full financial payback within 2.4 years, according to a report.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesJuly Sunshine Drives Record Month for Irish Solar Energy
A sunny July has resulted in another record-breaking month for solar energy generation in Ireland, according to reports.
NewsCommercial & RetailCenter Parcs seeks planning permission for new Longford development
Holiday resort operator Center Parcs is seeking planning permission for a new development in County Longford, according to regional reports.