Clive Ryan
Clive Ryan is a homeowner from Kilnamanagh, South Dublin, who is currently facing potential imprisonment or a €5,000 fine due to a dispute with South Dublin County Council over external insulation installed on his home with a government grant. Despite investing €16,000 in the insulation to enhance energy efficiency and reduce heating costs, Ryan has been informed that the installation does not comply with local planning regulations, leading to significant stress and regret over the renovations.
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Clive Ryan faced imprisonment or a €5,000 fine after being told to remove the external insulation installed on his home but has now secured planning permission.
Dublin homeowner at centre of insulation planning action in clear after council U-turn – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-19
Clive Ryan spent €16,000 to have wraparound, external insulation installed on his home in Kilnamanagh in October 2018.
Do I need planning permission for my home energy upgrades? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04Homeowner Clive Ryan was told by South Dublin County Council to remove the external insulation installed on his home or else face imprisonment or a €5,000 fine.
System would ‘grind to a halt’ if everyone sought planning permission for external insulation, expert says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
Clive Ryan is facing imprisonment or a fine after being told to remove the external insulation installed on his home.
South Dublin homeowner faces imprisonment or fine after retrofitting home under Government grant – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03