Ombudsman needed to protect heritage structures, Oireachtas hears
Changes to law on national monuments sent heritage protection ‘back into the Stone Age’
An Taisce accuses agriculture sector of ‘flawed’ climate position on carbon leakage
Environmental body criticised by committee over attitude towards rural economy
The Irish photographer capturing sublime global interiors
Irish photographer Simon Watson’s new book lingers on some truly astonishing interiors, and lives
The true carbon cost of feeding the data centre monster
EirGrid calculates that by 2028 data centres will be consuming 29% of Ireland’s electricity
Ministers visit midlands after decision to close peat power plants
Denis Naughten says consideration should be given to running plants on biofuels
Ministers to visit two power stations set for closure
Delegation to Longford and Offaly will meet workers and visit bogs set for restoration
Castles and cottages with an edge in the conservation game
The 2019 Irish Georgian Society awards went to humble homes and grand projects alike
Reopening of Longford power station set to be delayed
An Taisce has lodged an objection to the EPA’s intention to reissue licence to operate
Failure to ban smoky coal endangering citizens’ lives - lobby group
Clean Air Alliance urges Government to put public health ahead of ‘vested interests’
Rescuing a ruin on Henrietta Street: ‘The bank just didn’t want to know’
Georgian house riddled with dry rot has been converted for quality corporate lets
ESB plan to combine peat with biomass opposed by environmental groups
Groups say Shannonbridge plan will not reduce carbon emissions in electricity creation
New peat-cutting rules mean bog destruction will continue, says action group
‘Uncontrolled’ peat cutting damages habitats and kills fish – Friends of Irish Environment
ESB International coal contract criticised at UN climate conference
Campaigners urge Government to cancel contract to run Phillippines power station
Push to finalise rulebook on implementing Paris agreement
Stand-off between the US and China threatens to slow global action on climate change
Drone filming on Skellig Michael poses risk to puffins, warns An Taisce
Department of Culture says wildlife documentary work will be ‘strictly supervised’
An Taisce urges Minister to intervene over ‘rebranding’ of Skellig Michael
Unesco world heritage site in Kerry now ‘Disneyesque theme site’
Fears for future of historic Glasnevin house following fire
Balnagowan House, built around 1930, is one of Ireland’s first Art Deco homes
Dublin's Iveagh Markets at risk if €100m project does not go ahead
An Taisce call for action from Dublin City Council over Temple Bar hotelier Martin Keane’s stalled project
Listed La Touche Hotel in Greystones suffers partial collapse
Landmark Victorian structure closed since 2004 and derelict for best part of a decade
Planning refused for extension to Liffey Valley centre
Bord Pleanála rules extension would worsen traffic congestion on Dublin’s M50
People power sends Broadstone Luas wall back to the drawing board
Controversial tram stop to be redesigned after successful petition and protest by locals
Illegal dumpers accused of ruining beauty spot
Westmeath residents want action after an increase in littering in north of the county
‘Garish’ advertising screens to be erected as part of Dublin Bikes deal
Council split on displays, part of deal funding scheme, with opposition from some D4 representatives
Alternative sites for advertising in bikes deal to be examined
South Dublin councillors oppose screens that form part of funding for Dublin Bikes
Dublin 4 advertising for bikes deal to be put to councillors
Cost of bike rental could increase or service reduce if councillors decline to approve deal
Dublin Bikes: Adverts near US embassy 'nasty' and 'tacky'
An Taisce opposes ‘grossly offensive’ D4 panels which help pay for popular scheme
Restore our bogs, for peat’s sake
Bord na Móna is more responsible than anyone for the mass destruction of peatland habitats. Its new approach is promising. But there are still challenging times ahead
Planning quashed after Neil Jordan objects to neighbour’s shelter
Film director objected to changing area at rear of Sorrento Terrace neighbour’s home
Westport House talks are at a ‘delicate’ stage, Ring says
Nama and Mayo County Council are in negotiation over future of historic house
Neil Jordan in planning row over neighbour’s garden shelter
Film-maker objects to swimming shelter built next door to Dalkey home
Bronze Age road in Midlands turned into potting compost
‘Scandal’ that oak road on Mayne Bog, dating to 1200-820 BC, not surveyed or preserved
Deenihan ‘enthusiastic’ over Star Wars shoot on Skellig Michael
Film will promote Unesco Heritage site to millions, says former minister for arts
An Taisce objects to Star Wars filming on Skellig Michael
Heather Humphreys asked to outline reason for allowing shoot at Unesco heritage site
Beit trust says it asked Government for aid twice in 2013
Foundation says it notified of financial situation before plans to sell Russborough art
Heather Humphreys told Beit art sale was a ‘done deal’
An Taisce calls for political intervention while Minister says she was not consulted
ESB building ‘categorically’ not on council’s preservation list
Clare Hogan says architect Arthur Gibney did not think headquarters should be listed
Hearing hears rejection of claim no viable alternative to Galway port expansion
Final day of An Bord Pleanála hearing into €126 million redevelopment plan
Warning of more severe flooding in Galway if harbour expansion approved
Harbour company scientist says habitat at stake is not of ‘high intensity’ at second day of oral hearing
New guidance in recent years should improve planning process
There are reasons to be optimistic that planning will be better in the future
Buildings at risk: Aldborough House, Dublin
Campaigns to halt the ongoing deterioration of this 18th century building, once used as a school and an army barracks, have been unsuccessful
Who saves buildings that fall derelict?
Organisations such as the Irish Georgian Society and An Taisce want to compile a national register of buildings at risk to drive policy to protect the thousands of derelict historic properties strewn across the country
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