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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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New reports highlight significant challenges in Ireland's development, with building a home now taking an estimated four years due to a dysfunctional planning system. Simultaneously, the MetroLink project's cost has escalated to an estimated €17.5 billion, attributed to rising inflation and design alterations.
Public sentiment in rural Ireland suggests a widespread belief that the government is neglecting rural pubs and the associated way of life, according to a recent report.
In other domestic news, forensic scientists are engaged in an 'arms race' with organised crime gangs who are using new methods to disguise cocaine. Meanwhile, President Catherine Connolly is visiting Scotland to foster stronger relations between the two countries. On a positive note, golfer Shane Lowry celebrated a significant triumph at the Doonbeg course, securing his first title in four years.
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A new report indicates that the process of building a home in Ireland has extended to approximately four years, with a dysfunctional planning system cited as the primary cause of this drastic slowdown.
The Irish Times:
Building a home in Ireland now takes four years, says report
A new report indicates that the process of building a home in Ireland has extended to approximately four years, with a dysfunctional planning system being cited as the primary cause of this drastic slowdown.
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The estimated cost of the MetroLink project has now reached €17.5 billion, with rising inflation and alterations in design being cited as the reasons for this significant increase.
The Irish Times:
MetroLink could cost €17.5bn due to inflation and design changes
The cost of the MetroLink project is now estimated to reach €17.5 billion, attributed to rising inflation and alterations in design, as reported by Eoin Burke-Kennedy.
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A significant majority of people in rural Ireland believe the government has not adequately supported their local pubs and traditional way of life, according to new reports and polls.
Irish Examiner:
Rural Pubs Neglected by Government, Majority Believe
A report indicates that a majority of people in rural Ireland feel the government has neglected rural pubs and the way of life associated with them, with suggestions to look to European countries for support.
BreakingNews.ie:
Rural Ireland Feels Neglected by Government on Pubs and Way of Life
A significant majority of people in rural Ireland believe the government has not adequately supported their local pubs and traditional way of life, according to a new poll.
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Forensic Science Ireland is in an 'arms race' with organised crime, as gangs are reportedly using various disguises, including coal, paper, and treacle, to conceal cocaine.
The Irish Times:
Crime gangs disguise cocaine as coal, paper and treacle
Forensic Science Ireland is engaged in an 'arms race' with organized crime, as gangs are reportedly using various disguises, including coal, paper, and treacle, to conceal cocaine.
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President Catherine Connolly is currently visiting Scotland to foster stronger relations between Ireland and Scotland.
BreakingNews.ie:
Catherine Connolly Discusses Strong Ties with Scotland
Catherine Connolly, likely an Irish political figure, is visiting Scotland to foster stronger relations between the two countries.
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