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Dublin Airport’s Expansion Plans: Seeking Permission for Increased Capacity to Accommodate 40 Million PassengersNewsTransport & InfrastructureDublin Airport’s Expansion Plans: Seeking Permission for Increased Capacity to Accommodate 40 Million Passengers
Dublin Airport Seeks Planning Permission for Capacity Increase to Accommodate 40 Million Passengers Fingal County Council has confirmed that it has received a planning application from the operator of Dublin Airport, the DAA (Dublin Airport Authority), to increase the airport’s capacity from 32 million to 40 million passengers per year. The application, which spans over …
- “Alarming Rise in Homelessness in Ireland: Record Levels Reach Crisis Point”NewsHousing & Residential
“Alarming Rise in Homelessness in Ireland: Record Levels Reach Crisis Point”
Record Levels of Homelessness in Ireland Reach Alarming Figures The latest figures on homelessness in Ireland have revealed a distressing record, with 13,514 people now experiencing homelessness. This represents the highest level ever recorded in the country, surpassing the previous record of 13,179 individuals. Even more concerning is the fact that among those affected, 4,105 …
NewsCommercial & Retail“Fingal County Council Denies Planning Permission for Data Centre in Dublin Due to Renewable Energy Concerns”
Fingal County Council Rejects Planning Permission for Data Centre in Dublin Due to Lack of Renewable Energy Fingal County Council has refused planning permission for a data centre in north Dublin, citing a significant lack of on-site renewable energy to power the development. The council rejected the application by Servecentric for a data centre at …
NewsCommercial & Retail“Diageo’s €200 Million Brewery in Newbridge Receives Planning Permission from ABP, Creating Jobs and Boosting the Local Economy”
An Bord Pleanála (ABP) has recently announced its decision to uphold the planning permission for Diageo’s proposed brewery in Newbridge, Ireland. This new brewery will be the first one built by the beverage giant in Ireland since the 1960s. The development of the brewery represents a significant investment of €200 million and is expected to …
NewsEnergy, Utilities & Renewables“GP Joule Ireland Seeks Planning Permission for €200 Million Blackhall Solar Farm in Co. Meath”
Planning Permission Sought for €200 Million Solar Farm in Co. Meath A planning application has been submitted for a large-scale solar farm in County Meath, which could potentially provide electricity to at least 30,000 homes. German company GP Joule Ireland Limited is behind the proposed development, which would span across 205 hectares of land spread …
NewsHousing & Residential“Government Commits to Accelerating Homebuilding in Ireland to Tackle Housing Crisis”
Homebuilding in Ireland could potentially increase to 40,000 annually within the next few years, according to Tánaiste Micheál Martin. The Irish government is committed to finding ways to accelerate housebuilding in order to address the housing crisis in the country. The government’s targets for building social and affordable housing have been criticized by opposition parties …
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesNaas Solar Farm: Ten-Year Planning Permission Application Submitted for Renewable Energy Project in Kildare
Naas Solar Farm Seeks Ten-Year Planning Permission in Kildare A planning permission application has been submitted to Kildare County Council for the development of a solar farm in Naas. Eel Mullacash Solar Limited is the entity behind the project, which aims to construct and operate a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy farm for a period of …
NewsHousing & ResidentialIreland’s Vacancy Crisis: Thousands of Homes Sit Empty as 4,000 Children Remain Homeless
The homeless statistics in Ireland continue to reach record-breaking numbers, with almost 4,000 children experiencing homelessness in the country, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing. At the same time, there are approximately 5,000 vacant homes across Dublin alone. Labour leader Ivana Bacik highlights the urgency of addressing Ireland’s vacancy crisis and …
NewsDublin City Council Approves €100 Million Redevelopment of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
Dublin City Council Grants Planning Permission for €100 Million Redevelopment of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre Dublin City Council has given the green light for the €100 million redevelopment of the iconic St Stephen’s Green shopping centre. The council has granted planning permission to DTDL Ltd, a company controlled by a fund operated by stockbroker …
NewsHousing & ResidentialThe Impact of Rising Construction Material Costs on Ireland’s Housing Crisis
Rising Construction Material Costs Exacerbate Housing Crisis in Ireland The housing crisis in Ireland is being further fueled by the soaring cost of construction materials, according to the Banking and Payments Federation. Inflation in the country reached a peak of 9.5% last year, largely due to disruptions in international supply chains following Russia’s invasion of …