News Desk
Dublin City Council's decision to grant permission for a high-rise cluster in Ballsbridge has no real basis in planning policy, writes Frank McDonald .

CAMPAIGNERS AGAINST the M3 motorway claim they have stepped up their campaign by occupying a tunnel they say they have secretly dug under the proposed route that passes through the Tara Valley in Co Meath.

Hempire Building Plaster, a new high-performance natural material that competes with more commonly used products in terms of performance and ease of use but can actually make for better, more pleasant buildings has been developed in Ireland.
Dublin City Council's split decision on Seán Dunne's extremely expensive Ballsbridge site has left the developer facing an uncertain future, writes Frank McDonald.


TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern warned of a "hard year" ahead as the economy took a severe battering on three fronts yesterday.


Thursday, 06 March 2008 20:42

Stop the meters

Coolpower Products has launched EMMA, their patented energy and micro-generator manager that maximises the value of energy generated by grid-connected micro-generators and minimises the amount and cost of energy imported from the grid.
Wednesday, 05 March 2008 15:25

New solar hot water cylinder introduced

Dublin-based QRS Renewable Systems has become the sole distributor of Akvaterm products, introducing the Finnish company’s solar hot water cylinders to Ireland for the first time.


Richmond Building Products has announced the launch of its new range of streamline photovoltaic and solar thermal panels.

A new house has used the Smartroof system to improve its thermal performance, reducing its U-values to near unprecedented levels.

Tuesday, 04 March 2008 13:14

Gormley admits conflict in roles

ENVIRONMENT Minister John Gormley has admitted he fast-tracked motor tax incentives in order to boost car sales.

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