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Port of Waterford has lodged a direct planning application with An Coimisiún Pleanála for its Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Capable Terminal at Belview, County Kilkenny. This marks a major milestone for the company, the oldest Port in Ireland, with its application reinforcing Waterford's ambition to play a central role in shaping the future of the country's renewable energy sector. The application follows the recent granting of Maritime Area Consent (MAC) by the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), which provides the legal basis for the Port to seek permission to develop the new infrastructure. Securing the MAC was a crucial step in advancing the South East as a hub for offshore wind, and it now allows the Port of Waterford to progress its vision of building a purpose-designed ORE terminal. The scale of the proposed development reflects both the immediate and long-term needs of the sector. Central to the project is a 250-metre extension to the existing wharves at Belview. The application also provides for extensive land reclamation, new quayside operator support facilities with workshops and warehouses, berthing pontoons, and two separate three-storey office and staff buildings for ORE operators. The development includes a replacement electricity substation, underground services, roof-mounted solar PV arrays to generate renewable power on site, and a dedicated biodiversity enhancement area of approximately 1.8 hectares. The investment will transform the Port's capacity to support large-scale offshore renewable energy projects, creating the conditions for Waterford to act as a strategic staging ground for major developments such as the proposed Tonn Nua Offshore Wind Farm and future projects across the Celtic Sea. With Ireland committed to generating 7 GW of offshore wind by 2030, the ORE Capable Terminal at Waterford is designed to support this target and beyond. This positions the Port not only as a logistics gateway, but as a leader in delivering a just transition to a low-carbon economy for the South East and the wider country. The economic potential is equally significant. Beyond its immediate construction and operational benefits, the ORE Capable Terminal represents a long-term investment in sustainable business and regional prosperity. The project will generate high-quality jobs across maritime operations, engineering, logistics, and green technology, while also creating opportunities for SMEs and local suppliers to integrate into the offshore wind supply chain. Speaking on the application, CEO at Port of Waterford, David Sinnott, says, "This is a landmark day for Port of Waterford. Our application is about more than new infrastructure - it's about creating jobs, driving growth in the South East, and helping Ireland meet its 2030 climate goals. Waterford has been a maritime gateway for over a thousand years, and now we are ready to lead Ireland into its offshore renewable future."
Don chead uair riamh tá an Coimisiún Pleanála i ndiaidh an caighdeán Gaeilge a bheas de dhíth ar dhaoine a bheas ag cuir fúthu I bhforbairtí a bhfuil coinneal teanga orthu san nGaeltacht a leagann amach.
Ar an gclár seo, bhí Joe Ó Ceallaigh ó Chomhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall linn le labhairt faoin Lá Gael agus Preabghaeltacht a bhí ag an gComhairle in éineacht le Pleanáil Teanga Thuaisceart Dhún na nGall i Londain.
Labhair Dónall faoi agóid náisiúnta na ngael “Cearta” a bheas ar siúl i mBaile Átha Cliath ar an 20ú Meán Fómhair agus d'impigh sé ar dhaoine tacú leis an agóid.
Seolfar suíomh gréasáin úr ar an Chlochán Liath anocht dírithe ar chúrsaí turasóireachta ar an Chlochán Liath agus i gceantar na Rosann.
Éachtaint ar chúrsaí forbartha i nDún Garbhán - cead pleanála tugtha ag An gCoimisiún Pleanála do 155 áitreabh ar an mbaile.
Beidh cruinniú poiblí i gCaisleán an Bharraigh san oíche amárach agus iad ag iarraidh compántas dramaíochta a bhunú ar an mbaile.
D'fhógair Oifigeach Cultúrtha agus Teanga de Bhord Chumann Peil na mBan i nDún na nGall, Dónall Ó Searcaigh go bhfuil sé ag seasamh siar ón Bhord mar gheall go bhfuil Cumann Peile na mBan ag diúltú éisteachtaí smachta chlub Gaeltachta a éisteacht i nGaeilge agus labhair Dónall le Michelle maidir le seo.
Colm Ó Cinsealla, Foram Pleanála Teanga Chois Fharraige. Tá aighneacht seolta ag Foram Pleanála Teanga Chois Fharraige chuig Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe i dtaobh na forbartha atá beartaithe ag an gcomhlacht ollmhargaíochta Aldi sa Spidéal.
Ag caint faoi ráiteas Roinn na Gaeltachta go bhfoilseofar athbhreithniú ar dheich gcinn de phleananna teanga ar an mhí seo chugainn.
Beidh go leor imeachtaí ar siúl sa tseachtain amach romhainn anois mar chuid de Sheachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta agus cuireann Niall síos ar chuid de na himeachtaí a bheas ar siúl in iardheisceart na contae.
A Meath couple have lost their final fight to stop their house from being demolished. Rose and Chris Murray built their home in Bohermeen, near Navan, Co Meath, in 2007 without planning permission. What followed was a near 20-year legal saga with Meath County Council, as the couple exhausted every avenue to keep their unauthorised home. This week the family were refused retention by An Coimisiún Pleanála, while the Court of Appeal also dismissed their legal challenge to the demolition order. But is this the end of the road for the Murrays and their dream home? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guest: Amy MolloySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tá ós cionn 30 teaghlach taréis iarratas a chuir isteach i mbliana ar scéim tithíochta atá dá thairiscint ar oileán Chléire, i gCo Chorcaigh. Labhair Aoife Ní Shúilleabháin le Ruairí Ó Donnabháin, Oifigeach Pleanála Teangan Chléire, faoin bhfeachtas atá á rith acu le mí anuas chun teaghlaigh nua a mhealladh dtí Cléire.
A 100-million-euro redevelopment project to redevelop Stephen's Green shopping centre has been rejected by An Comisiúin Pleanála. They said the proposed glass design lacked a “sense of original aesthetic” - but they also noted the current facade is by no means the gold standard. So, what is the future of Stephen's Green shopping centre? Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland & Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
A 100-million-euro redevelopment project to redevelop Stephen's Green shopping centre has been rejected by An Comisiúin Pleanála. They said the proposed glass design lacked a “sense of original aesthetic” - but they also noted the current facade is by no means the gold standard. So, what is the future of Stephen's Green shopping centre? Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland & Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
Labhraímid le hEmmet Ryan faoi bhás Ozzy Osbourne, €200 billiún fógartha don Phlean Forbartha Náisiúnta, comhaid Epstein, teannas faoi champa samhraidh i gCo an Dúin agus daoine ag cur lámh ar Molly Malone.
Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 11ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhí 50 milliún punt chun a bheith glan as an luach den fhoirgneamh IDA. I 1997 bhí ionadaí Sinn Féin chun a fhiachas a thabhairt ar ais tríd a dtuarastal Dáil. I 2009 bhí Breda Farrell mar dhuine a bhí díograiseach agus proifisiúnta. D'éirigh sí as a bpost mar leas-stiúrthóir de shláinte an phobail sa chontae agus bhí imeacht ann chun í a cheiliúradh in Óstán Minella I gCluain Mheala. I 2012 dúirt Alan Kelly go raibh an fógra ón Aire Tithíochta agus Pleanáil go maith. An fógra a bhí ann ná chun an scéim Morgáiste chuig Cíos a leag amach timpeall an tír agus an chontae. Bhí an scéim ann chun cabhrú le teaghlaigh ar ioncam íseal. Sin Madonna le Papa Don't Preach – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1982 chuaigh Phil Collen ón bhanna ceoil Girl isteach chuig Def Leppard in ionad Pete Willis de bharr go raibh Pete ag ól an iomarca nuair a bhí siad I lár ceolchoirm. I 2004 chan The Darkness in ionad David Bowie ag T In The Park an bhliain sin de bharr go raibh obráid chroí aige. Bhí Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Faithless, Scissor Sisters, Black Eyed Peas agus Pink ag an fhéile chomh maith. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Alessia Cara I gCeanada I 1996 agus rugadh aisteoir Justin Chambers I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1970 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 11th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1986: £50m was to be wiped off value of IDA buildings. 1997: SF deputy was to repay welfare debt from Dail salary. 2009 - Described as a "dedicated, conscientious professional," Killenaule lady Breda Farrell, recently retired from her position as Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing in South Tipperary, was the recipient of lavish tributes at a function held in her honour in Hotel Minella in Clonmel. 2012 - Minister Alan Kelly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan T.D., that the Mortgage to Rent Scheme is to be rolled out across the country and the County. This scheme is targeted at those low-income families. That was Madonna with Papa Don't Preach – the biggest song on this day in 1986 Onto music news on this day In 1982 Phil Collen, former guitarist with the glam rock band Girl, replaced Pete Willis in Def Leppard who was fired due to excessive alcohol consumption on the job. 2004 The Darkness replaced David Bowie at this years T In The Park Scottish festival following his heart operation. Other acts appearing included Muse, Franz Ferdinard, Faithless, Scissor Sisters, Black Eyed Peas and Pink. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Alessia Cara was born in Canada in 1996 and actor Justin Chambers was born in America on this day in 1970 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
The date a flood relief scheme in Clare is expected to be submitted for planning approval has been pushed back to next year. Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Kevin Boxer Moran, said in April of this year that the Shannon Flood Relief Scheme would be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála "at the end of 2025". In a new response to a parliamentary question from Meelick Fianna Fáíl TD Cathal Crowe however, he says it's "scheduled to be submitted for planning approval in quarter two 2026". Newmarket-on-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin insists that while it's a setback, it's important to take the time to ensure the application is watertight.
Tá Comhairle Contae Chorcaí le athbhreithniú a dhéanamh go luath ar an bplean forbartha contae agus beidh deis ansin le go mbeadh coinníoll teanga i gceist le haon fhorbairtí tithíochta i gceantair Ghaeltachta amach anseo.
David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Editor, reports on the ruling by An Coimisiún Pleanála which will allow Dublin Airport to schedule up to 95 flights between 11PM and 7AM. Niamh Maher, a spokesperson for St Margaret's The Ward Residents Group amd Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with DAA react to the ruling.
The cap on nighttime flights at Dublin Airport has been increased from 65 to 95 between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Flights will also now be allowed to take off and land on the North Runway until midnight and after 7 a.m. However, aircraft that exceed the noise limit won't be allowed at night.This appears to contradict An Comisiún Pleanála's draft decision from last September, which stated that the North Runway could only be used for departures between 6 and 8 a.m. Nighttime flights between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. were meant to be capped at 13,000 annually under this plan, which would amount to about 35 flights per night.Joining Kieran to discuss this is Eddie Wilson, Ryanair DAC, Dean Mulligan, Independent Cllr for Swords, Niamh Maher, Spokesperson for the St Margarets The Ward residents group and later Kenny Jacobs, CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority.
As An Coimisiún Pleanála continues to debate a decision on night time flight restrictions at Dublin Airport, local residents are continuing to voice their concerns about any potential changes to night time flight restrictions. Those potential issues, they say, would only worsen the current situation with overflights during daytime hours. David Walton Spokesperson on Aircraft Noise Pollution, Ballyboughal Community Council spoke to Pat.
Dé hAoine a tugadh le fiuos go chomhaireloirí Chonamara go bhfuil iarratas ar chéad pleanála seolta ag Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe chuig an gCoimisiúin Pleanála le obair a dhéanamh ar bhóthar Chuan na Loinge I mBéal an Daingin.
A €1.3bn sewage and drainage scheme, which will service north Dublin and parts of Meath and Kildare, has been given the go ahead by An Comisiún Pleanála.The project has been deemed essential as it will ease pressure on the wastewater treatment plant in Ringsend.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, spoke to Matt on Thursday.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
Beo ón lá stocaireachta SEAS atá eagraithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge in Óstán Buswells i mBaile Átha Cliath inniu
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused permission for a service station to be redeveloped at the site where ten people lost their lives in Creeslough, Co Donegal more than two years ago. For more on this, North Western Correspondent, Shane O'Curraighin reports.
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused permission for a service station to be redeveloped at the site where ten people lost their lives in Creeslough, Co Donegal, more than two years ago. Cormac spoke with Donna Harper, whose daughter Leona was killed in the explosion, at the age of just 14.
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused planning permission to rebuild on the site of the tragic Creeslough explosion.Joining guest host Seán Defoe to discuss is Shauna Gallagher, sister to Jessica, who was killed in the explosion at the age of 24.
Ag déanamh cur síos ar an chruinniú a bhí ag na grúpaí feachtasaíochta Bánú agus Tinteán leis an Aire Gaeltachta Dara Calleary agus an Aire Tithíochta, James Browne ar an Aoine.
Tá imní mhór i gCléire faoi láthair agus líon na ndaltaí atá ag freastal ar Scoil Náisiúnta ansin ag titim le blianta beaga anuas.
Beidh an ócáid ‘Aoine na Gaeilge' ar siúl i gCill Chartha amárach, ócáid atá a reáchtáil ag Béal an Phobail ansin in iardheisceart na contae anois le tamall anuas.
Eolas faoin Tionól Náisiúnta Géarchéime a bhí ar siúl inné i mBéal Feirste. Tá an tionól seo mar chuid d'fheachtas RAIC a bhfuil níos mó ná 50 eagraíocht Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta páirteach ann.
Colm Mac Eamharcaigh, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga Acla ag labhairt faoin deontas atá faighte chun plean bainistiochta caomhnaithe a chur le chéile don mbaile tréighte in Acaill.
Tá an féile ‘An Focal Beo”, atá dírithe ar chúrsaí filíochta, scéalaíochta agus comhrá ar siúl i Leitir Ceanainn faoi láthair. Seo an tríú bliain as a chéile do Líonra Leitir Ceanainn an Fhéile a reáchtáil agus é mar aidhm acu beocht agus spleodar na Gaeilge agus phobal na Gaeilge a léiriú.
Cúrsa nua i mbainistíocht agus Gnó Digiteach le cuir ar fáil in Uíbh Rathaigh
Ócáid seoladh leabhair ag pleanáil teanga Chonamara Láir.
Beidh lá traenála, eagraithe ag cuid d'Oifigigh Pleanála Teanga na Gaillimhe, ar siúl inniu in Áras na nGael, i nGaillimh.
Tá scata tithe, idir tithíocht shóisialta agus eastáití príobháideacha, á dtógaint, nó beartaithe do cheantar Bhaile Mhuirne fé láthair.
Na deacrachtaí atá ann do dhaoine óga i gceantar Chathair Saidhbhín tithíocht a aimsiú, go háirid le margadh tithíochta dírithe ar dhaoine atá in acmhainn praghsanna arda a íoc as tithe saoire.
Tá toscaireacht de chuid an ghrúpa feachtais Tinteán sa Bhruiséil inniu leis an ghéarchéim tithíochta atá sa Ghaeltacht a phlé le feisirí parlaiminte de chuid na hEorpa.
Tá Bairbre i mBéal Feirste áit a bhfuil agóid ar siúl ag grúpaí Gaeilge le brú a chur ar an dá rialtas réiteach fadtéarmach a shocrú do mhaoiniú Gaeilge thuaidh theas agus ciorraithe de choir a bheith €820,000 foghraithe ag Foras na Gaeilge ó bhí deireadh mhí Eanáir ann.
A special meeting of Clare County Council was held yesterday to discuss the draft Chief Executive's Report to be sent to An Bórd Pleanála on the proposed offshore wind turbine development to be constructed off the coast of Clare and Galway. Plans for the 450-megawatt Sceirde Rocks Offshore Wind Farm, which would consist of 30 wind turbines of over 1,000 feet in height 11.5 kilometres from the west coast, were submitted in January of this year. It's expected the "landmark" wind farm would be able to power 350,000 homes, save an estimated 550,000 tonnes of CO2 per year and put €70 million into community initiatives. Following this week's meeting, the comments of Clare's elected councillors will be appended as a submission to the report to be sent to the planning authority. A key talking point of the meeting was finding ways to harness the economic impact of the wind farm. Clare FM's Seán Lyons caught up with a number of those in attendance including Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch.
A proposed wind farm off Clare's west coast is being described as the "foundation stone" for attracting multinational companies to the region. Clare's elected councillors have convened this week to discuss the planned 450-megawatt Sceirdre Rocks Offshore Wind Farm which would consist of 30 wind turbines of over 1,000 feet in height off the coast of Clare and Galway. The comments made at the meeting will now be appended as a submission to the Chief Executive's Report on the planning application to be sent to An Bórd Pleanála. Kilmurry Ibrickane Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon says it's crucial the development makes it more attractive for firms to set up in West Clare.
Kerry Today was the first to reveal yesterday that An Bórd Pleanála has granted planning permission for Shannon LNG to construct a power plant and grid connection on the Tarbert/Ballylongford landbank. Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae and Fine Gael councillor Michael Foley welcome the news. Jerry Mac Evilly, who’s head of policy with Friends of the Eartb, is disappointed by the decision.
Clare's Minister of State believes a development in the Shannon Estuary which has just been approved will help to secure our electricity generation. Shannon LNG Limited has been granted planning permission by An Bórd Pleanála for a 600-megawatt power plant as well as a battery energy storage system and re-gasification unit in north County Kerry. The planning authority had previously refused permission for the development but a High Court ruling overturned this decision last September. Tulla-based Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, Timmy Dooley, believes the plant will pave the way for decarbonisation.
Kerry Today was the first to reveal that An Bórd Pleanála has given the go ahead to a 600-megawatt power plant and grid connection on the Tarbert-Ballylongford landbank. Jerry got reaction from former Kerry County Councillor Jim Finucane and from John Fox of Tarbert Development Association.
Tá imní léirithe ag oifigigh pleanála teanga sa chontae seo faoin mhoill atá le foilsiú athbhreithniú oifigiúil ar an chóras pleanála teanga.
Tá sé ceaptha ina Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga do cheantar Gaeltachta na nDéise.
Plean le go mbeifear in ann tiithe modúlacha a thógáil gan cead pleanála.
Pleanáil Teanga.