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NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationDáil refers seven new exempted development regulations and outdoor event licensing rules to Joint Committee
Seven new draft exempted development regulations and new outdoor event licensing rules have been referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationDáil refers 2026 exempted development and outdoor event licensing regulations to joint committee
The Dáil has moved to refer new proposed regulations concerning exempted development and the licensing of outdoor events to a Joint Oireachtas Committee.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationAn Coimisiún Pleanála decision on Bessborough apartments raised in Dáil debate
A recent decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant planning permission for apartments at the former Bessborough mother and baby home site has sparked sharp debate in the Dáil.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad debates vacant site levy transition during Planning Bill committee stage
During Seanad committee stage debates on the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026, Senator Alice-Mary Higgins proposed an amendment to secure outstanding vacant site levy payments before its repeal.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad refers new exempted development regulations to Joint Housing Committee
Seanad Éireann has discharged a previous order and referred the draft Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.3) Regulations 2026 to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad schedules debate on Planning and Development Amendment Bill 2026
Seanad Éireann has scheduled committee and remaining stages for the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026 and referral of new exempted development regulations.
NewsHousing & ResidentialAn Bord Pleanála schedules oral hearing for Meath County Council vacant homes compulsory purchase order
An Bord Pleanála has published the oral hearing agenda for a disputed vacant homes compulsory purchase order in County Meath.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureGeobear Achieves Irish Building Regulations Certification for Geopolymer Technology
Ground engineering specialist Geobear has secured Irish Building Regulations compliance via British Board of Agrément certification for its resin injection technology.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureGovernment urges public to conserve water supplies during Status Yellow high temperature warning
Irish authorities and Minister James Browne have called on the public to use water responsibly as a Status Yellow warning affects 13 counties.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureNEC4 Option C contracts gain traction in Irish construction sector
The NEC4 Option C pricing model is becoming increasingly common for major Irish construction projects to promote collaboration and manage financial risks.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationGovernment asked to consider compulsory purchase order for Bessborough site following planning decision
A Dublin TD has called on the Government to issue a compulsory purchase order for the Bessborough site following a decision to grant planning permission for development on the land.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationAn Coimisiún Pleanála grants permission for Bessborough Mother and Baby Home apartment development
An Coimisiún Pleanála has decided to allow an apartment development to proceed almost in its entirety on the site of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in Cork.