“The housing crisis poses an existential threat to our democracy, but so too does blunting one of the only tools we have to uphold the rule of law. We accept attacks to it at our peril.”

“Courts, “contrary to an extraordinarily popular delusion these days”, do not tend to quash things on the basis of “mere technicalities”, a High Court judge has said.”

Sidestepping law because the daa failed to follow the lawful planning process & instead breached its condition of planning, introduces an unfair two tier system of justice. One for the Public & businesses & another for the State & Semi State bodies. ‘Law for Thee but not for Me.’

You've hit the nail on the head. It's absurd that essential car travel is taxed heavily while frequent flying gets a free pass. This isn't just unfair, it's terrible climate policy. We must tax aviation fuel. #MakePollutersPay #FlightFreeFuture

That’s quite an own goal by Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien delaying the Finglas Luas by two years, and stalling on DART+ South West till 2030, on World Sustainable Transport Day, no less. Who needs Judicial Reviews when Fianna Fáil’s running the show?

Lorcan Sirr: Judicial reviews are not the problem – and deregulation is no answer

"Current projections suggest the number of passengers in 2025 will reach 36.5 million, a figure which is 4.5 million more than is permissible under the cap." Still no signs of an impact assessment for the implemented runway flight paths ! @aircraftnoiseca

Great article with links to the health effects of aircraft noise including children’s learning impairment Also link to study showing 0.5-0.6% reduction in property values for every 1dB increase in aircraft noise @DarraghOBrienTD

daa have withdrawn their standalone planning application for 36 million increase to CAP. Most likely due to issues around unauthorised development by knowingly breaching the CAP. Such a waste of everyone’s time and resources residents, Fingal CC, ANCA. https://t.co/FsGKy1iZUm

Daa have dropped their 36m application Will handle over 36m this year Continuing case of unauthorised development @DarraghOBrienTD https://t.co/OyUEvCP8D3

A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules, court finds

“Irish tax relief on jet fuel for airlines operating here to hit €1bn this year Airlines operating in Ireland are now benefiting to the tune of almost €1bn a year in jet-fuel tax relief, the Revenue Commissioners have confirmed.” @DarraghOBrienTD

Ireland's "gold plated" EU environmental law showcased in Luxembourg this week cc @ProgressIreland @keyes @F_McCullough

A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules. European Court of Justice finds the State not doing enough to prevent pollution of water sources https://t.co/fHuLgvwLp9

European Commission v Ireland. Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations – Environment https://t.co/oEFFzFHlYd

Mr. O’Meara is more correct about problems with Infrastructural development than most commentators. Excellent letter.

DAA told to change emissions ad campaign after my greenwashing complaint https://t.co/FBOsGWx3jt via @breakingnewsie

Ultrafine Particle are so small that they will pass the lung blood barrier & can get into the placenta & affect the brains of unborn babies reducing IQ & increasing the risk of ADHD & autism which is why most cities have moved their main airports away from major cities.

“A Fingal spokesman said ANCA had requested the information it required “in March 2024, and it is understood it will be supplied in the coming weeks”” The daa have held up planning for over 18 months @DarraghOBrienTD @loreillysf @DuncanSmithTD https://t.co/lGv3hge90P

Is this a clear case of Ministers interfering with the Board’s corporate governance duties? Would be interesting to hear SIPO’s views https://t.co/Vasg9sgyQE