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Senior garda intelligence analyst owns Longford airfield at centre of 120kg cocaine seizure

Senior garda intelligence analyst owns Longford airfield at centre of 120kg cocaine seizure

3 years ago 1 min read
A senior garda intelligence analyst owns the county Longford airfield that detectives say was used to smuggle more than €8 million worth of cocaine into the country. Garda sources have suggested to Irish media that the Kinahan cartel is a suspect in their investigation into the seizure.
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Ex-An Bord Pleanála chief Hyde approved development for son of his Fine Gael senator uncle

Ex-An Bord Pleanála chief Hyde approved development for son of his Fine Gael senator uncle

3 years ago 2 min read
Ex-An Bord Pleanála (ABP) deputy chairperson Paul Hyde granted planning permission to his cousin – the son of a former Fine Gael Senator.
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Landlord Fianna Fáil minister lets one-bed flat for more than €1,500 a month – 72 percent above HAP rates

Landlord Fianna Fáil minister lets one-bed flat for more than €1,500 a month – 72 percent above HAP rates

3 years ago 3 min read
During a cost-of-living crisis that’s hitting private tenants harder than most, a Fianna Fáil minister is letting a one-bed flat for €1,550 a month.
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An Bord Pleanála unlawfully determined 65 percent of strategic housing alteration cases

An Bord Pleanála unlawfully determined 65 percent of strategic housing alteration cases

3 years ago 2 min read
An Bord Pleanála (ABP) unlawfully ruled on 65 percent of cases involving alterations to strategic housing developments (SHDs) – affecting over 12,000 residential units. SHDs, currently being phased out, are fast-tracked developments of 100 or more residential units.
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An Bord Pleanála's Michelle Fagan overruled inspector to greenlight development brought by ex-employee

An Bord Pleanála's Michelle Fagan overruled inspector to greenlight development brought by ex-employee

3 years ago 2 min read
An Bord Pleanála (ABP) board member Michelle Fagan granted permission for a development brought by a former employee of hers – overruling an ABP inspector in the process.
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