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NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesIreland fails to break link between economic growth and fossil fuels despite emissions drop, SEAI reports
A new Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland report warns that the country remains vulnerable to external shocks due to a continued reliance on fossil fuels.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationGovernment Approves Drafting of New Marine Protected Areas Bill
The Irish Government has approved the drafting of a new bill to establish a legal framework for designating and managing Marine Protected Areas.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureGovernment Infrastructure Plans Target Transport and Housing Bottlenecks
Irish infrastructure planning faces ongoing challenges in balancing long-term funding with short-term political cycles, despite major investment frameworks.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesWork begins on Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation at Mannok facilities in Cavan
Activ8 Solar Energies has started work on a 6MW rooftop solar project at Mannok's manufacturing facilities in County Cavan.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationSeanad debates Dublin Airport passenger cap bill and regional airport development
The Seanad has debated the Committee and Remaining Stages of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, which aims to remove the annual passenger cap.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureDublin Port Tunnel congestion fears spark calls to block toll increases for north Dublin commuters
Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee has urged the Government to intervene over Transport Infrastructure Ireland's suggestions to increase peak Dublin Port Tunnel tolls to deter private car drivers.
NewsHousing & ResidentialDáil approves Housing and Residential Tenancies Bill 2026
The 34th Dáil has approved the Report and Final Stages of the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, introducing major tenancy reforms.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationDáil motion highlights lack of integrated planning for intellectual disability residential housing
A Private Members' motion in the Dáil has called for urgent reforms in how local authorities, the HSE, and government departments plan and record housing for adults with intellectual disabilities.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesWestmeath €1bn Data Centre and Solar Farm Plans Stalled by Appeals
Westmeath County Council's decision to grant planning permission for a €1 billion data centre campus and solar farm has been appealed by 10 third-party appellants.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesHome energy upgrade applications rise 96% in first quarter of 2026
Applications for Irish home energy upgrades rose by 96% in the first quarter of 2026, with 29,000 applications processed by the SEAI.
NewsHousing & ResidentialGovernment to put social housing residency rules on statutory footing
Proposed legislation will formally require social housing applicants to prove they are both legally and habitually resident in Ireland.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesRegulatory Requirements Face Potential Irish Launch of Lidl Solar Battery
Lidl's new €299 balcony solar battery, launched in Germany, faces regulatory hurdles and extra costs if introduced to the Irish market.