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NewsHousing & ResidentialDeveloper Michael O’Flynn pursues St Edmundsbury housing project despite council setback
Developer Michael O’Flynn is continuing to pursue a proposed 540-home housing development at St Edmundsbury despite facing local council opposition.
NewsHousing & ResidentialHousing plans lodged for historic Crinken Church grounds in south Dublin
A planning application has been submitted for a new housing development on the grounds of the historic Crinken Church in south Dublin.
NewsEnvironment & ClimateOn-the-spot litter fines to increase to €250 from September
On-the-spot fines for littering in Ireland will rise to €250 from September, alongside a new municipal funding scheme for dog waste infrastructure.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationHSA inspection focus places emphasis on personal liability for construction directors
Irish construction directors and managers face personal liability alongside corporate penalties if they fail to demonstrate health and safety compliance during inspections.
NewsGeneral Planning NewsGeopolitical conflict and rising transport costs pressure construction industry liquidity
Geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz is driving up oil prices, transport costs, and construction material inflation, squeezing contractor margins and liquidity.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureDáil Motion Calls for Extension of Childcare Building Blocks Scheme to Existing Properties
A private members' motion in Dáil Éireann has urged the Government to extend the Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme to allow childcare providers to buy existing buildings.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationDáil Debates Definition of International Connectivity in Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Bill
During Dáil committee stage debates on the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, TDs contested definitions of international connectivity and balanced regional development.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesDáil debates definition of emergency use only for proposed Strategic Gas Reserve
Dáil Deputies have debated proposed amendments to the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026, focusing on restricting the facility to emergency use only.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationDáil schedules key debates on infrastructure and planning bills
The Dáil has scheduled debate times for several key pieces of legislation, including the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesGovernment to maintain 9% VAT on electricity until 2030, Taoiseach confirms
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that the reduced 9% VAT rate on electricity charges will remain in place until 2030, amid political pressure over rising utility bills.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationGovernment unveils draft National Planning Guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing
The Irish government has released draft planning guidelines aiming to standardise rules for one-off rural homes and remove local 'postcode lotteries'.
NewsHousing & ResidentialWestmeath Village at Centre of €1bn Data Centre Dispute Slated for Housing
A Westmeath village currently central to a €1bn data centre planning dispute is reportedly in line for a new multi-million euro housing development.