Grafton seeks to challenge biogas facility near Offaly store
Plant would convert feedstock, silage and chicken litter into energy and fertiliser
Winds of change: Unnerving times for Ireland's offshore energy investors
Key target to generate 5GW of power from offshore wind by 2030 could be in jeopardy
Challenge to Chapelizod social housing scheme struck out
Local group claimed council had given itself planning permission for development
State’s plan for sustainable farming ‘lacks ambition’ on biodiversity
Oireachtas committee hears 6,000km of hedgerows being removed every year
Court hears of ‘serious concerns’ about environmental impact of Glanbia plant
An Taisce argues milk production is ‘significant indirect effect’ of development
European court to rule on Bord Pleanála’s reasons when excluding EPAs
High Court judge to await findings before judgment on challenge to housing development
Warning issued over risk of swan deaths at new Bray bridge
BirdWatch Ireland cites reported cases of bird deaths at Samuel Beckett Bridge
Sandymount cycleway halted by High Court
Council must seek planning permission for trial path on Strand Road
Cork city group fails to overturn permission for flood relief works
Save Cork City Community Association not entitled to stay on works, judge rules
Group seeks to overturn permission for Cork city flood relief works
Community group says disputed permission involves impermissible ‘project splitting’
Residents were excluded from Sandymount cycleway plan, High Court told
Residents argue six-month trial cycleway may be made permanent by council
Court urged to overturn permission for south Kerry greenway
Concerns include that Kerry slugs could be stamped on during greenway works
Judge to decide on allowing appeal over rejection of challenge to permission for cheese plant
An Taisce brought High Court challenge over Glanbia plant at Bellview park
Farmer wins orders overturning consent for grid connection from wind farm
Ian Collins from Bantry brought proceedings against An Bord Pleanála and the State
Residents oppose plan for 18 apartments on north Dublin site
Three species of bat used Stone Villa for foraging and commuting, survey found
Tidy Towns group challenges Rathfarnam flood relief works
Ballyboden residents claim approval of council project invalid on several grounds
Commission to refer Ireland to Court of Justice of the EU over failure on conservation measures
State is accused of persistent failure to designate special areas more than five years after deadline expired
Legal ban on enforcement action over unlicensed peat extraction lifted by court
Friends of the Irish Environment had argued January 2019 regulations gave large scale projects an ‘enforcement holiday’
Friends of the Irish Environment challenges Shannon gas plant decision
Terminal between Tarbert and Ballylongford in Co Kerry granted permission in 2008
Supreme Court to sit in Galway to hear appeal over Apple data centre
Appeal concerns legal obligations of An Bord Pleanála in approval of €850m plan
Plastics factory opponents to apply for leave for review of planning permission appeal
Residents argue they were not adequately informed of health, environmental impact
Supreme Court rules operation of Co Galway quarry is unauthorised
Six month stay put on court order handed down for material breach of planning code and in public interest
Challenge to €160m Ringaskiddy incinerator will not be heard until 2019
Environment group seeking judicial review of planning permission to Indaver Ireland
Permission for challenge to proposed incinerator at Cork harbour granted
Campaign group wants decision to give permission for €160 million incinerator at Ringaskiddy quashed
Supreme Court refuses appeal over new Dublin Airport runway
Local residents appealed the planning permission decision for €320 million runway
Apple data centre case to continue despite decision to cancel project
Case will be heard as it raises important legal issues and State will oppose the objectors
UK ‘yet to properly assess’ nuclear plan’s impact on Ireland
Activists criticise Government’s failure to engage with public over Hinkley Point C
Residents seek Supreme Court appeal of Apple data centre
Court must find Athenry case has public importance before appeal can be brought
Apple data centre objectors plan further appeal
Judge will hear application for appeal of Athenry planning approval next week
High Court judge refuses appeal to his decision over wind farm site
Cork residents’ concerns included the environmental impact of the development
Pressure builds on Dublin City Council over College Green plan
Traders’ lobby group opposes proposed changes to city-centre traffic flows
Serious concerns raised over Galway Bay energy test site
Marine Institute accused of ‘lack of transparency’ over application to develop project
Leitrim anti-fracking activists call meeting over Antrim drilling
Exploration companies have expressed interest in fracking for gas in Co Leitrim
Court ruling could have implications for other Bord Na Móna plants
High Court decision on operation of Bord Na Móna’s Offaly plant places 180 jobs at risk
Bord na Móna loses Offaly power plant planning case
Court revokes planning permission for continued operation of Edenderry plant employing 180
Vincent Salafia: National monuments must be protected by clear laws
Many ancient heritage sites face destruction under next capital investment plan
Court challenge to Meath biomass heat and power plant is lost
13 residents from Nobber, Kingscourt and Kilmainhamwood sought to quash An Bord Pleanala decision
Judge dismisses challenge to planning procedures for Meath wind farm
Court hears proposed €240m Emlagh development is for 46 wind turbines on three clusters of land near Kells
Court challenge to proposed Meath wind farm fails
Engineer had claimed ‘fundamentally unfair’ planning procedure
A clash between birds and green energy
As renewable energy gains traction here, environmentalists are working to mitigate the negative effects wind and tidal projects can have on certain species
Couple in Cork challenge planning decision to allow 11 wind turbines
Pair say they operate a shrubbery business 650m from nearest turbine of proposed development
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