Judges ‘inundated’ with challenges to planning decisions
High Court judge claims complex applications are putting judicial resources under pressure
Delaying carbon tax hike ‘won’t help anybody’, says Friends of the Earth
Sinn Féin bringing Bill to scrap planned increase in levy on home fuels in May
From Kabul to Wicklow: ‘When we arrived in Ireland, we felt so happy’
Twenty refugee visas granted to young female athletes after lobbying campaign
Expanding use of gas for generation ‘hugely concerning’ – NGO warns
Secure electricity supplies vital for economy as renewables come on-stream, says Ryan
Horticulture could lose 17,000-plus jobs, Oireachtas committee to hear
‘Imminent crisis’ looms due to stalled peat harvesting unless emergency laws passed
IFA says Micheál Martin should concentrate on CAP budget and Brexit
Martin’s election as Taoiseach marked by policy prescriptions from interest groups
Irish climate-change policies should turn on ‘science, not politics’
Strong backing for more ambition to address carbon emissions, according to poll
Shannon gas terminal to face fresh legal hurdles
European court says State wrong to extend permission without study
Shoppers urged to leave packaging in supermarkets as part of campaign
However, retailers warn of ‘litter law implications’ if waste left behind
DCU to become plastic-free by 2020
Friends of the Earth targets supermarket packaging on day of action in April
Environment: a legal milestone
High Court’s recognition of constitutional right to environmental protection is to be commended
DAA warns curbs on new Dublin runway could cost 17,000 jobs
An Bord Pleanála imposed conditions when granting permission for the runway in 2007
Travelling with kids: tips and tricks for a stress-free trip
It’s family holiday time – whether you’re going by car, boat or plane, avoid tantrums, boredom and bickering with our ultimate guide to going away with children
Creative retreats, opera and TV holidays to soothe your soul
Check-In: the art behind violin production in Paris and Puccini with Marty Whelan
The secret to a home office: it has to feel like a place of work
Working from home can be a joy – but it’s essential to adapt your space
Norwegian Air’s proposed Boston flights opposed by US congressman Peter DeFazio
Representative one of a group asked by Irish business to support the service in May
Richard Boyd Barrett to present Bill to prohibit fracking
TD will present proposals to completely ban hydraulic fracturing for shale gas in State
CRC fundraising arm writes off €3m pension loan
Dublin-based care centre for people with disabilities cannot ‘undo’ actions of past
Loneliness: the next big global health problem?
It is predicted that loneliness could reach epidemic proportions by 2030 – and it is very bad for your health
Sinn Féin’s evolving funding stream from Irish-America
The party’s US arm has over two decades built a formidable fundraising operation
Wildlife expert continues bike tour to celebrate island’s biodiversity
Merlin Woods one of 60 sensitive habitats on itinerary
EU-US trade talks still have some distance to travel
Europe wants a trade deal wrapped up by the end of 2014 but US politics may delay any potential pact
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