ArticleClimate Action Plan 2025On 15 April 2025, the Irish Government published the Climate Action Plan 2025 ("CAP25"). CAP25 is the third update to Ireland's Climate Action Plan under...IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesMatheson
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ArticleEnergy - Horizon Scanner Infrastructure, Construction, Energy: May 2025The timetable, qualification pack and terms and conditions for the fifth onshore renewable energy support scheme are available.IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
ArticleIreland's Climate Action Plan 2021The Government has published the much anticipated Climate Action Plan 2021 ("CAP21"), a sectoral roadmap for meeting Ireland's 2050 national climate objective, required to be prepared under the Climate Action...IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
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ArticleWhere Nature Restoration Meets Infrastructure Development: Council Approves New RegulationDespite EU and international efforts, biodiversity loss and the degradation of ecosystems continue at an alarming rate, harming people, the economy and the climate.European UnionEnvironmentArthur Cox
ArticleShining A Light On Green Loans - Overview Of The Key FeaturesPart 1 - Green Loans - Overview of the key features...IrelandEnvironmentEversheds Sutherland
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ArticleEnergy Transition In Ireland – November Update On Targets, RESS Auctions And Grid Development PolicyAs Ireland increases its renewable energy target – now aiming to meet up to 80% of electricity demand from renewable sources by 2030 – we look at latest developments in the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme ("RESS")...IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
ArticleEnergy - What's Another Year 2024In 202, the challenges arising from this failure will increase. Impact on the adequacy of our energy system will become more apparent with consequences for progress in transport, industry and buildings.IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
ArticleEnergy - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, October 2024A new Electricity Connection Policy for Generation and System Services will be implemented in Ireland in 2025. Read more in our full briefing here...IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
ArticleHorizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction And Engineering October 2025 - EnergyAs plans to develop the biomethane sector progress, we look at some of the main elements to consider in developing biomethane production facilities in our briefing: Biomethane: Guide to project development in Ireland. IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
ArticleWhat's Another Year 2025 - ConstructionFIDIC's new contract for offshore wind farm projects is anticipated to be ready towards the end of 2025.IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionArthur Cox
ArticleEnergy - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, April 2024The provisional timetable for the RESS 4 auction is available. The qualification information pack will be published on 1 May 2024 and final auction results are expected...IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
ArticleEnvironment & Planning - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, October 2024This Bill aims to introduce a mechanism whereby a proportion of the value of land that is attributable to zoning and land use decisions is shared with the State. On a grant of planning permission, the payment of 25%.IrelandEnvironmentArthur Cox
ArticleHorizon Scanner ICE: February 2025 - EnergyUnder the EU Net Zero Industry Act, renewable energy auction design will be required to include: (i) pre-qualification criteria on responsible business conduct...European UnionEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
ArticleHorizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction March 2026 - Environment And PlanningThe European Council has formally adopted the Directive on updating the list of pollutants affecting surface water and groundwater.IrelandEnvironmentArthur Cox
ArticleShining A Light On Green Loans And Sustainability Linked Loans - Overview Of The Key FeaturesNotwithstanding that pandemic loans and supports have dominated the loan market so far in 2020, green and sustainability linked loans have increased in importance and are likely to continue to do ...IrelandEnvironmentEversheds Sutherland
ArticleSustainable Business Report 2025 - EnvironmentWe are pleased to report that we have increased our efforts as a firm in relation to the environment over the past 12 months. We have continued our ongoing commitment to net-zero principles...IrelandEnvironmentArthur Cox
ArticleHorizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction March 2026 - Energy And InfrastructureThe European Commission's package on energy independence and affordability is relevant to stakeholders across the sector including those in generation, supply...IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox