Wicklow County Council

An English case with Enoch Burke overtones; loud objections to Morning Ireland; Stuart Carolan goes cockney; and Daft brother buys big in D6

Plus: Jack Crowley’s financial conversion, architect Tom de Paor’s Wicklow woes, Siún Ní Raghallaigh’s Galway house sale, and Dublin jarveys say neigh to Harry Crosbie

Green Party accused of hypocrisy in allowing lithium prospecting when oil and gas exploration licences are banned

Sara Baume’s publisher chances its arm; prospects for Healy-Raes: The Next Generation; A mystery for a crime writer

The scheme is made up of 220 houses and 132 apartments

Vincent O’Brien died on December 31st 2019 while conducting maintenance work at a water treatment facility

Environmental damage leads to new plans to upgrade walking path up popular Wicklow mountain that offers stunning views of Dublin and the Irish Sea

Withdrawal of appeal with planning board sought

Paddy McKillen jnr’s plan for €40m resort on site received objections from more than 90 parties

Co Wicklow residents want coastal shuttle bus service to beaches as cars block ambulances access

Shortage of skilled and qualified swimmers will hit safety patrolling of quieter beaches at busy times

Refusal based on population targets could ban new housing permissions until 2028

Developer acquired 21 acres of land overlooking famed Magheramore Beach for €700,000 in 2021

Tuath Housing and Land Development Agency acquire 316 new homes for provision of affordable, cost-rental housing

Wicklow County Council refused to accede to residents’ pleas for water tankers

The Fitzpatricks had sought permission to build a two-storey, four-bedroom house on a site outside Greystones

Energy giants to invest estimated €15m in port in a move that will create 115 jobs

Minister says building and climate plans will draw from the same pool unless changes made

Ancient human remains discovered at building site on Friday

Father of world champion Katie Taylor takes case against Wicklow County Council

Budget-friendly green moves include using a e-bike and reducing food waste

Ex-Anglo banker retained home after being declared bankrupt in 2010 with €147m debts

Local authorities differed on interpretation of ‘supervision’ required to reopen facilities

Boxing coach is seeking compensation for injuries he sustained in the 2018 shooting

Proposed options include widening existing route through Glen o’ the Downs nature reserve and an 8km western bypass of the glen

Action brought by James Kavanagh, of Templerainey, Arklow, Co Wicklow

Business chamber claims direct provision centre in hotel will do ‘serious damage’ to local economy

Case involved successful action brought by Tommy Cullen and Barry Nevin

Land near town centre has lapsed permission for 120 housing units on north side

Wicklow County Council insists it needs permissions before it can take action on the site

Owner of Wicklow site disputes estimate, says work can be finished in under three years

High Court orders removal of waste and contaminated soil within three years

Judge rules his accuser Donal Ó Laoire ‘not a credible witness’ in illegal dumping case

High Court examining council’s knowledge of largest illegal dump in the State

Documents show Eddie Sheehy knew what Donal O Laoire was doing, counsel says

Eddie Sheehy accepts there were ‘significant discrepancies’ in letter to department

Donal Ó Laoire labelled a perjurer by retired Wicklow county manager Eddie Sheehy

Wicklow County Council being sued for failing to remediate site of illegal dump

Court told officials also made false statements and gave false information to gardaí

Bord Pleanála says council’s proposal to create ‘eco-park’ near Kilcoole incoherent