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European Court Issues Key Ruling On AA And AA Screening
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that appropriate assessments of plans or projects affecting special protection areas cannot be validly conducted without pre-established site-specific conservation objectives. This landmark judgment addresses whether conservation objectives are a prerequisite for environmental impact assessments under the Habitats Directive, with significant implications for development consent procedures across the EU.
Ireland Environment
WF
William Fry
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Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction July 2026 - Construction And Engineering
Amendments have been made to public works contracts with the intent of improving dispute management in public construction projects. Measures are designed to encourage early resolution, allow for appointment of Standing Conciliators to chair Project Boards on major projects, and maintain fast-track arbitration alongside options for more complex cases.
Ireland Real Estate
AC
Arthur Cox
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