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An Bord Pleanála chairperson participated in just one percent of board decisions – including the approval of twice-refused strategic housing development

An Bord Pleanála chairperson participated in just one percent of board decisions – including the approval of twice-refused strategic housing development

12 days ago 1 min read
Since her appointment to An Bord Pleanála (ABP), chairperson Oonagh Buckley has only voted in four planning cases – one of which was a twice-refused strategic housing development in north Dublin.
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One of the country's biggest developers blames planning policy for the housing crisis. It's sitting on successful applications for 5,000 units

One of the country's biggest developers blames planning policy for the housing crisis. It's sitting on successful applications for 5,000 units

14 days ago 3 min read
One of Ireland’s largest property developers has claimed state planning policy is the biggest obstacle to building homes – despite boasting in its annual report that it’s sitting on successful planning applications for more than double its usual output.
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Health minister Stephen Donnelly driving car untaxed for eight months

Health minister Stephen Donnelly driving car untaxed for eight months

15 days ago 1 min read
Health minister Stephen Donnelly has been driving his family car even though its motor tax expired in September 2022.
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An Bord Pleanála chairperson won’t say if she stands over ‘activist judges’ comment

An Bord Pleanála chairperson won’t say if she stands over ‘activist judges’ comment

20 days ago 2 min read
An Bord Pleanála (ABP) chairperson Oonagh Buckley has refused to say if she stands over a controversial remark she made about two High Court judges last month.
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Comment: The national media is made up of political organisations

Comment: The national media is made up of political organisations

22 days ago 5 min read
A political organisation is trying to take down the government.
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