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ARTICLE · 19 FEBRUARY 2026

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction February 2026 - Environment And Planning

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On 9 February 2026, the European Commission launched two public consultations on the preparation of the EU's post-2030 climate policy framework.

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CONSULTATION OPENS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE EUROPE'S POST-2030 CLIMATE POLICY FRAMEWORK

On 9 February 2026, the European Commission launched two public consultations on the preparation of the EU's post-2030 climate policy framework. The consultations will focus respectively on the design and implementation of national targets from 2030 onwards and the use of international credits to meet the EU's 2040 climate target.

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CABINET APPROVES PRIORITY DRAFTING OF THE DUBLIN AIRPORT (PASSENGER CAPACITY) BILL 2026

On 10 February 2026, the Minister for Transport secured Cabinet approval for the priority drafting of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill. The bill will empower the Minister to make an order to amend or revoke the 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport, following engagement with An Coimisiún Pleanála (the "Commission"). The Minister must take the outcome of any environmental assessments conducted by the Commission into account

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