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Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

Aidan Kelly contrasted the cumbersome TAMS application system to the more transparent planning process.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

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470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

NEWS 18 February 2026

Colm McCarthy: Predictable consequences from planning permission decisions

Colm McCarthy: Predictable consequences from planning permission decisions

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

Roadstone’s flagship Killough AD plant refused planning permission

Roadstone’s flagship Killough AD plant refused planning permission

Roadstone’s flagship Killough AD plant refused planning permission

NEWS 10 February 2026

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 12 January 2026

UFU expects change with planning rules

UFU expects change with planning rules

UFU deputy president John McLenaghan said DAERA’s current interpretation of the relevant legislation makes it “difficult or impossible” to get planning approval.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 January 2026

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Martin Merrick discusses some of the criteria under the TAMS solar scheme regarding farm roofs, with load capacity, ventilation and clear roof lights all being factors to consider.

BUILDINGS 12 January 2026

Decision to grant 90,000t Mitchelstown AD plant appealed

Decision to grant 90,000t Mitchelstown AD plant appealed

Cork County Council had granted permission for the 90,000 tonne AD plant at Corracunna, near Mitchelstown, subject to 57 conditions.

NEWS 12 January 2026

Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Amending planning rules on ammonia to allow replacement sheds to be built was a key issue that needed to be addressed.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 January 2026

Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

Roadstone has held its second public consultation on its proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Co Tipperary, where it sought to answer questions and listen to concerns from locals.

NEWS 12 January 2026

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

As part of the redevelopment, turbine components will be removed and recycled, where possible, and any hardstand areas not retained will be restored to their original use.

NEWS 12 January 2026

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