The Planning and Development Bill 2023, which was voted through the Dáil last week, is intended to streamline the planning process. But critics say Ireland’s planning system needs more imaginative reform
An examination of the recommendations in the divisive report that are likely to be accepted and rejected
Decision follows argument over whether an overturned planning permission should begin from scratch or be referred back to An Bord Pleanála for fresh consideration
Government’s strategic housing development system was intended to speed up delivery but was scrapped after it generated a multiple legal cases
Now-defunct strategic housing development system resulted in 48 judicial review cases
Opposition parties are promising rapid progress, but the housing market is a long game
Planning appeals board also paid out €1.34m in penalties to developers for failing to process ‘fast-track’ applications
Around the Block: Developer and project partner Lioncor reduces number of apartments in favour of houses with back gardens
Decision will have implications for An Bord Pleanála and some ten other challenges over strategic housing developments
Views differ on the ethics of locals seeking or being offered payments from builders to avoid costly litigation
Redrock plan is second attempt to build on site at Glenageary roundabout
Pat Crean of Marlet’s constitutional challenge centres on decision to change zoning to ‘open space’ use
SHD scheme at Baldoyle should not go ahead until school site is identified, says department
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
