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NewsHousing & ResidentialSeanad debates Bill introducing statutory residency rules and appeals for social housing eligibility
The 27th Seanad has debated the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, which will place residency requirements for social housing on a statutory footing.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationGovernment moves to fast-track Planning Act judicial review rules in new Amendment Bill
The Government has introduced the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026 to the Seanad, aiming to apply new judicial review rules to decisions made under older planning laws.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad refers proposed 2026 exempted development regulations to Joint Committee
Seanad Éireann has referred a proposal to approve draft exempted development regulations to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad refers proposed 2026 exempted development regulations to Joint Committee
Seanad Éireann has referred a proposal to approve the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.6) Regulations 2026 to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad refers proposed 2026 exempted development regulations to Joint Committee
Seanad Éireann has referred the draft Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.5) Regulations 2026 to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad refers proposed 2026 exempted development regulations to Joint Committee
Seanad Éireann has referred the draft Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.4) Regulations 2026 to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad refers proposed 2026 exempted development regulations to Joint Committee
Seanad Éireann has referred a draft proposal for the 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 refers draft exempted development regulations to Joint Committee
Seanad Éireann has referred proposed draft regulations on exempted development to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad Refers Draft Exempted Development Regulations to Joint Housing Committee
Seanad Éireann has referred the draft Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026 to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad refers seven exempted development regulation motions to joint committee
The Seanad has agreed to refer seven separate motions regarding the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) Regulations 2026 to a joint committee without debate.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesImported Fossil Fuels Accounted for 78 Per Cent of Irish Energy Needs in 2025
Ireland relied on imported fossil fuels to meet 78 per cent of its national energy requirements during 2025, according to newly published figures.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesGP JOULE Opens Kildare HQ with Plans for 150MW of Irish Renewable Projects
German renewable energy firm GP JOULE has officially opened its Irish headquarters in Leixlip, County Kildare, as part of plans to deliver 150 megawatts of projects.