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Ireland’s Policy Pivot on Data Centre Delivery
Government announcement of Large Energy User Action Plan represents step change in Ireland's approach to data centre delivery.
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Charting a Safer Course: Health and Safety Law in Ireland’s Offshore Wind Sector
Ireland’s offshore wind push demands rapid growth and stronger safety foundations.
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Government Approves the Drafting of the Private Wires Bill
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CRU Approves “Historic” Investment Allowance of up to €18.9 Billion for Ireland’s Grid Over Next 5 Years
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CRU Publishes Long Awaited Final Policy on Data Centre Connections
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Landmark Moment for “Broken” System of Infrastructure Delivery as Government Publishes Infrastructure Action Plan
The Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan, marks a watershed moment in Ireland’s approach to infrastructure delivery.
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ORESS Tonn Nua Auction Results Announced
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Biomethane Sustainability Charter – a Key Milestone for Renewable Gas
Key Biomethane Strategy Milestone is reached with the publication of the Biomethane Sustainability Charter
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Ireland Looks to LNG for Energy Security
Over the past year, Ireland advanced LNG policy with public-private storage developments supporting national energy security goals
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EirGrid Consults on Scheme to Facilitate 500MW of Long-Duration Batteries in Ireland
EirGrid begins consultation on procurement and operations to support long-duration electricity storage in Ireland.
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Ep3 – Planning Ahead – The Reform of Judicial Reform Procedures
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EirGrid Releases RESS 5 Provisional Auction Results
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Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Breakdown Autumn 2025
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Ep2 – Planning Ahead – The Planning and Development Act 2024
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Ep1 – Planning Ahead – The Planning and Development Act 2024
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Legal News – August 25
Here is a selection of our recent publications from July 2025.
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Government unveils landmark investment in Ireland’s electricity infrastructure
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William Fry Successfully Defends Planning Decision in Climate-Based Judicial Review
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Judicial Review of Planning Decision on Climate Grounds Successfully Defended
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Introduction to the Planning and Development Act 2024
A snapshot guide on changes to the Irish planning regime under the Planning and Development Act 2024.
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Government Publishes RESS 5 Terms and Conditions and Auction Timetable
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CRU Builds Upon the Reduced Planning Permission Requirements for RED III Projects
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New Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Breakdown Summer 2025
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Government Approves Climate Action Plan 2025
The Government has approved the streamlined Climate Action Plan 2025, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality.
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Landmark Month for LNG and Energy Security in Ireland
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Changes to NEC4 Contracts – Dispute Management and Conflict Avoidance Clauses
The NEC has published guidance on its new conflict avoidance clauses and process for use on NEC4 contracts and sub-contracts.
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Landmark Defence of Judicial Review
William Fry was delighted to act for Art Data Centres Limited in this landmark case, in which our client's planning permission was challenged.
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New Building Control Regulations 2025 – what do you need to know?
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Laois Wind Farm Development Refusal Quashed
High Court judgment has significant impact on public bodies’ obligations to align functions with climate strategies.
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Supreme Court Looks For European Guidance On Constrained / Curtailed Electricity
The Supreme Court has referred a number of questions concerning redispatch compensation arising under the governing framework for Ireland's interna...
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Renewable Energy Projects Boosted by CRU’s New Grid Connection Policy
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The Government Outlines The Draft Terms and Conditions For RESS 5
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