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€600m Housing Fund Extension: Faster Planning Permission Ahead
Planning Permission Boost: €600m Housing Fund Extended Irish families face endless housing delays, but new government funding promises faster approvals and thousands of homes. The Irish government extends the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) homes programme with €400 million in fresh equity. This doubles the total equity to €800 million since its July 2023 launch, …
Amazon’s New Planning Permission Transforms Dublin Data Hub
Amazon Secures Planning Permission for Dublin Data Centres Struggling with Ireland’s data centre boom? Amazon just won approval for three massive facilities in north Dublin, reshaping tech infrastructure. Amazon Web Services (AWS) obtained planning permission from An Coimisiún Pleanála for three new data centres on a 65-acre site at Cruiserath Road in north Dublin. The …
NewsIreland’s Planning Permission Spurs 3.9% Construction Growth
Planning Permission Boost: Ireland Construction to Grow 3.9% Irish developers face planning permission delays that stall growth—new forecasts predict a 3.9% output rise from 2026-2029 amid rising budgets. The Ireland Construction Industry Report 2025 forecasts steady expansion, with output increasing by 3.9% annually between 2026 and 2029. This growth stems from higher budgetary allocations targeting …
NewsPlanning Permission Propels Kepak’s Sustainability Success
Planning Permission Boosts Kepak’s Energy Win Struggling with high energy costs and emissions? Kepak slashed them dramatically through smart upgrades, winning top SEAI honours. Kepak, a leading Irish food processor, earned the large business award at the 2025 SEAI Energy Awards for outstanding energy efficiency gains. The company implemented energy mapping, staff training, and capital …
NewsPlanning Permission Fast-Tracked with Finance Bill 2025 Boost
Planning Permission Boost in Finance Bill 2025 Green Shift Struggling with green project delays? Finance Bill 2025 unlocks tax incentives speeding up planning permission for sustainable builds in Ireland. The Finance Bill 2025 introduces targeted fiscal measures to support Ireland’s green transition, focusing on energy-efficient investments. Businesses and homeowners gain extended reliefs for retrofitting buildings …
Glenveagh’s Major Move: 815 Homes Planning Permission Sought
Glenveagh Seeks Planning Permission for 815 North Dublin Homes North Dublin’s housing shortage intensifies as Glenveagh Homes submits plans for over 800 new residences near Balbriggan. Glenveagh Homes has applied for planning permission from Fingal County Council to construct 815 homes on a site located on the outskirts of Balbriggan in North Dublin. This large-scale …
Planning Permission Transforms Rye River Brewery’s Footprint
Planning Permission Powers Brewery’s Renewable Shift Struggling with rising energy costs and emissions regulations? One Irish brewery secured planning permission to run fully on green power, slashing its carbon footprint dramatically. Rye River Brewing Company, located in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, has entered a one-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement with Pinergy. This deal supplies 100% renewable …
Elliott Group Secures Major Inchicore Planning Permission Project
Elliott Group Wins Inchicore Regeneration After Planning Permission Progress Struggling with housing shortages, Dublin moves forward as a major planning permission milestone unlocks large-scale social housing regeneration. Dublin City Council has signed a construction contract with Elliott Group to deliver the first phase of the An Droichead Órga regeneration in Inchicore, which will see 487 …
NewsGovernment’s Housing Fix Ignores Planning Permission Delays
Planning Permission: Government’s Tone-Deaf Housing Fix? Frustrated readers blast government housing advice as ignoring core planning permission barriers amid Ireland’s crisis. Recent letters in The Irish Independent highlight public anger over official housing guidance. Critics argue it overlooks fundamental issues in securing planning permission. Instead of tackling delays from appeals and reviews, advice urges individuals …
NewsPlanning Permission Could Transform Irish Towns by 2040
Planning Permission: How Irish Towns Could Transform by 2040 Problem: Towns face housing pressure, vacancy and climate risks; Agitation: current patterns threaten local services and resilience; Solution: smarter planning permission and targeted investment can reshape towns now. Many Irish towns have become part of expanding commuter belts as people seek affordable housing near cities, putting …
50-Year Mortgages Aren’t Solving Planning Permission Issues
Planning Permission Hurdles Amid 50-Year Mortgage Warnings Struggling with planning permission delays while eyeing long-term home loans? Experts slam 50-year mortgages as poor advice amid Ireland’s housing crunch. Financial specialists caution against extending mortgages to 50 years, despite calls for such terms to ease the property crisis. Lower monthly payments might seem appealing for first-time …
NewsPlanning Permission Delays Deter Public Project Bidders
Planning Permission: Firms Shun Public Projects Construction firms dodge public projects amid delays, risking Ireland’s building boom. The Construction Industry Federation reports most members avoid public sector work. Firms cite lengthy planning permission processes and judicial review risks as key barriers. This stance hampers government infrastructure goals, with private developments favoured instead. Sector leaders highlight …