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Climate law prioritised in key wind farm ruling
Stephen Robb
The decision could have far-reaching implications, as it establishes that legally mandated climate goals take precedence over local authorities' development plans.
15 January 2025 Viewpoints
Editorial: wind farm judgment
It’s a very real reminder to everyone that legally binding climate targets are not going away, no matter who is in government.
8 January 2025 Dealer
Goulding's fertiliser relocation stalled
Goulding's planned to import bulk fertiliser to the site at Belvelly Port, Marino Point, using around 50 ships per year.
Can bogs solve Ireland’s solar woes?
With several large-scale solar farms planned for Ireland's boglands, Stephen Robb asks whether bogs could be the solution to the solar vs. agriculture land debate.
11 December 2024 Renewables
An Bord Pleanála refuses Mayo AD plant
The project, located in Swinford, Co Mayo, was designed to be fully supplied with agricultural feedstock from local farmers, with 35% sourced from slurry and 65% from multispecies grass swards.
11 December 2024 News
Map: 10 houses granted planning in Leitrim from April to June this year
This figure is in contrast to 1,062 houses that were granted planning permission in Dublin during the same time period.
30 November 2024 News
Why are Irish wind farms struggling to secure planning?
Wind Energy Ireland maintains that the refusal rate for projects by An Bord Pleanála has increased significantly in recent months due to anti-wind County Development Plans.
28 October 2024 News
Green light for over 1,000ac of solar farms
The solar industry shows no signs of slowing down, as more projects secure planning permission.
25 September 2024 News
Over 1,900 acres of solar farms get green light
Four solar farm projects, which span over 1,900 acres in Louth, Tipperary, Meath and Cork, have been given the green light.
13 September 2024 News
Renewable news: 131 GB projects funded, Belfast harbour and new wind farms
Stephen Robb runs through some of the key renewables news stories of the week across Ireland and beyond.
4 September 2024 News
Renewable news: An Bord Pleanála staff, natural gas and Gort series 2
Stephen Robb runs through some of the key renewables news stories of the week.
28 August 2024 News
Over 900 acres of solar farms get green light
Four solar farm projects, which span over 900 acres in Louth, Tipperary, Meath and Cork, have been given the green light.
26 August 2024 News