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High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

Two High Court challenges to planning permission for solar farms covering more than 1,000ac in Laois and Cork have been dismissed.

NEWS 30 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

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Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

NEWS 17 June 2026

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 4 June 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

Over 70 investigations into alleged illegal tree felling

Over 70 investigations into alleged illegal tree felling

Over 70 investigations into alleged illegal tree felling

FORESTRY 2 November 2025

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community