JANUARY 2026

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure and Construction

Legal and regulatory developments impacting sectors across the economy, including energy, construction & engineering, transport and digital infrastructure.

Highlights this month...

DATA CENTRES

There are several recent developments relevant to the data centre sector in our Energy section, including a new electricity connection policy.

Read more in our post: New connection policy for data centres in Ireland

RENEWABLE ENERGY AUCTIONS

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment published an initial decision on the application of non-price criteria in renewable energy auctions.

Read more in our post: Renewable energy update: Non-price criteria decision

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

In a significant judgment, the High Court in Ireland confirmed that “smash and grab” adjudications do not arise under the Construction Contracts Act 2013.

Read more in our post: Construction Law Update: “Smash and grab” adjudications do not arise under Irish Act

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