It would be a bypass to the Station Road, and consist of a road, cycleway and footpath, according to a petition that was launched by the campaign on 27 July.
Peaking plants such as these are needed to replace dirtier coal, gas and peat – and balance out the fluctuating supply from renewables on the grid, says Ireland's climate action plan.
In Newmarket, a developer has sought permission for 413 build-to-rent apartments, councillors discuss a proposed cycling and walking bridge, and Merrion Strand fails another water test.
Drought is “the most overlooked weather phenomenon in Ireland”, but some researchers say they expect them to become more frequent in the future with climate change.
In Britain, the government has rushed through legislation to allow the use of e-scooters on the road. Some say it’s time to look at doing similar in Ireland in light of Covid-19.
“Equity budgeting”, which some other cities – such as Toronto – use, involves constantly asking during the budgeting process how proposed changes would affect existing inequalities.
“Value can’t be just measured by profitability,” says the CEO of one credit union. “We are looking to start a different type of conversation. We are asking what really are credit unions?”
A steep fall in commercial rates paid to the council, a plan to borrow to build a new hub for council workers, and piloting a place for people to wash.
