Some in the Coalition parties fear the costs could outweigh the gains regarding changes to rent pressure zones regime while others point to the longer-term electoral picture
Government Ministers working to update planning regulations to prevent change of use of childcare facilities
John Moran, Limerick’s first directly elected mayor, calls for a ‘large and thoughtful master plan’ for the city
Stop Climate Chaos responds to projections that show Ireland will only cut emissions by 23 per cent compared to a 51 per cent legally binding target
John Moran likens ability to raise revenue locally to powers of similarly elected European mayors
Ireland can be a world leader in scientific breakthrough when the right conditions are in place
Cabinet to be briefed on potential impact of US tariffs on the EU
Either we spend a lot more on public transport, especially in regional cities and on rail lines serving new commuter belts, or the framework will be meaningless
COWI, which has operations in more than 35 countries, says its focus here will be on driving green agenda
Kerry led wind energy generation in 2023, generating 1,664 GWh of energy, followed by Cork, Tipperary and Galway
Why spending €514,000 for a 33-page report on MetroLink may prove good value for taxpayers
With climate change driving concerns, a report estimates losses from a quarter-of-a-century flooding event would top €510m
Public share their thoughts on Dublin Bus services and network redesign
Roll-out of Dublin bus network redesign accompanied by creation of 230km of bus lanes slowed by infrastructure delays and difficulties in hiring drivers
Current targets are based on published population projections from the 2016 census. Unfortunately, those projections are a serious underestimate
Minister says some projects hit by construction cost inflation but denies announcement linked general election timing
More supports needed to hit 33,450 target, experts argue
Relief schemes are complex and take a long time, but will be vital as extreme weather events become more frequent
Government commitment critical, says Construction Industry Federation
Government must ‘reassess projects to account for the demands they will place on resources and prices’, economists warn
Inflation has resulted in a decrease in the value of transport funding in Dublin and nationally, says NTA chief executive Anne Graham
Ireland cannot sustain a bigger state on our current tax base
Seen & Heard: EU corporate tax proposals, Ryanair considering move out of Dublin stock exchange, and inflation creates €14bn deficit in infrastructure budget
Young people are being put off by their parents who remember the last recession when many construction workers lost their jobs, study finds
The centre in Kildare will be completed in 2025 but will be only about 1% the size of other commercial data centres
Fine Gael sources say the party is seeking a meeting with Eamon Ryan to discuss future roads projects and their belief that they are being undermined or abandoned
Republic short of workers, which means hitting pause button on lower-priority projects in public or private sectors
Seen & Heard: Surge in fast-track housing, inflation threat to NDP, Dublin Airport woes
Coveney says proposed immigration changes not yet finalised as far as Dublin is concerned
Gareth Llewellyn to tell Oireachtas Committee TII will play part in State’s climate targets
Budgetary watchdog warns about the inflationary impact of Coalition spending plans
Old plan had included a underground to Sandyford but it was not in the updated NDP
Transport Infrastructure Ireland will tell TDs that funding is close to €1 billion
Cork East TD says meeting with Martin over road projects in NDP was ‘a success’
Cork East TD says he was ‘misled’ over road projects; unrest at FG meeting over NDP
All-Ireland rail project may be vision shared island unit desperately seeks
Commission to urge Government to consider LNG as domestic energy sources dwindle
New increase in petrol and diesel set to kick in on Budget night
What does the Government plan mean for transport, housing, climate action and jobs?
Planning review will modernise ‘unduly complicated system’, Martin tells conference
Cabinet agrees new 10-year package for capital spending of €136bn, which is €45bn more than the existing National Development Plan
O’Brien says 5% of plan yet to be agreed and these details will be finalised within weeks
Analysis: Goal of a balanced budget by 2025 – set out in April – has been jettisoned
Government’s climate legislation commits to annual emissions cut of at least 7%
Prospect of unlocking acres of prime land for housing seen by many as a great prize
Employers’ group seeks overhaul of existing National Development Plan
Covid-19 and Brexit form a bleak backdrop to plans for Government spending next year
Department of Public Expenditure issues warning over major infrastructure projects
The 170km pipeline will carry water from the lower river Shannon to south Dublin
Ibec will tell Dáil committee phased easing of coronavirus restrictions is too conservative
Employer’s group calls for major stimulus to relaunch coronavirus-battered economy
Achieving big enough emissions reductions is now required in every sector, especially in transport and agriculture, says Bruton
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
