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Drone delivery services may return before policy group has even met

A spokesperson for the Irish Aviation Authority last month said the national working group was still in the process of being set up

<p>Owners of vacant commercial buildings could have to pay full rates in a measure being considered by the council, the removal of a scheme that has lost the council €15.5m in rates in the last four years. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Cork City Council considers charging full rates on vacant buildings

<p> Public sector workers picket at Cork City Hall on Anglesea Street last month. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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10 members walk out of Cork City Council meeting in support of public workers' pay dispute

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Council to bring in 30km/h speed limits in parts of Cork City next year

Cork City Council to demolish derelict buildings on North Main St

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Cork City Council to demolish derelict buildings on North Main St

Cork shop owners fear hike in commercial rates 'will cause more places to go out of business'

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Cork shop owners fear hike in commercial rates 'will cause more places to go out of business'

Cork City Council to discuss 7% rates rise and increase in income from social housing rents

Cork City Council to discuss 7% rates rise and increase in income from social housing rents

Some councillors are considering asking that some of the additional income generated by a business tax increase be set aside to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Three bids shortlisted for €150m-plus Cork Event Centre

Three bids shortlisted for €150m-plus Cork Event Centre

Event centre proposals — for South Main St, the Marina, and Páirc Uí Chaoimh — have passed Cork City Council's SAQ process

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Surveillance cameras in the city

Concerns GDPR issues hindering installation of CCTV in Cork communities

Councillors say communities are demanding greater CCTV coverage following a series of anti-social incidents, but concerns remain data protection issues are slowing progress

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Eight of 10 Cork City Council road projects cost total of €3m over budget

Eight of 10 Cork City Council road projects cost total of €3m over budget

The exceptions were Innishmore active travel scheme in Ballincollig, which came in about €4,400 under budget, and the Parnell Bridge works which was exactly on budget

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Ballincollig bypass junction upgrade to prevent traffic queues

Ballincollig bypass junction upgrade to prevent traffic queues

Council plans to add traffic lights at key Cork junction

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Cork council plan aims to upgrade Blackpool village with new parks and green spaces

Cork council plan aims to upgrade Blackpool village with new parks and green spaces

One of the four key projects is an enlarged village square wrapping around the Church of the Annunciation, supported by the removal of traffic north of the church

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Taoiseach can’t say if historic Cork prison can be saved

Taoiseach can’t say if historic Cork prison can be saved

City councillors have voted to add the 220-year-old former Cork Prison to the protected structures register — but that process may be eclipsed as justice minister called for its demolition

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Cork City Council issued no dog fouling fines in three years

Cork City Council issued no dog fouling fines in three years

Vision Ireland data shows the city issued no fines in 2025, while Cork County Council issued just one, down from 11 the previous year

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Cork City's nighttime economy adviser has finished in her role and will not be replaced, council says

Cork City's nighttime economy adviser has finished in her role and will not be replaced, council says

Fiona Collins, chairperson of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, was appointed the nighttime economy adviser in 2023 as part of a national pilot programme in nine Irish cities and towns focused on developing an area’s social offering after 6pm

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Cork City homeowners face highest-ever local property tax increase

Cork City homeowners face highest-ever local property tax increase

Cork City councillors rejected a proposed 20% increase but agreed to raise LPT by 15% for the next three years

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Cork councillors vote to protect old prison despite plans for new jail on site

Cork councillors vote to protect old prison despite plans for new jail on site

The historic building will now undergo a six-month protection process as the State considers demolition for a replacement facility

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Cork City Council inspected less than 10% of new buildings last year, way below minimum requirements

Cork City Council inspected less than 10% of new buildings last year, way below minimum requirements

Just 9.52% of new buildings were inspected in Cork City compared to 82.59% in Dublin City in 2025, according to a report from an oversight body

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Plan for more than 100 new homes at Cork's Pope's Hill approved

Plan for more than 100 new homes at Cork's Pope's Hill approved

Major housing plans for over 100 new homes, including a crèche, near Cork's Collins Barracks have received city council planning approval.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

‘Two significant constraints’ identified over Cork’s possible hosting of Fleadh Cheoil, meeting told

‘Two significant constraints’ identified over Cork’s possible hosting of Fleadh Cheoil, meeting told

Cormac Ó Súilleabháin, the council’s director of city centre development and operations said the council is currently considering the feasibility of hosting the Fleadh in 2028, but said that at this stage of the process “two significant constraints have been identified”.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

O'Flynn Construction requests hearing over Ballincollig development refusal

O'Flynn Construction requests hearing over Ballincollig development refusal

Decision by Cork City Council to deny plans for more than 1,000 new homes branded 'totally illogical' in letter to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Cork event centre tenders to be issued to bidders next month

Cork event centre tenders to be issued to bidders next month

Housing minister James Browne will update Cabinet today on progress on the long-awaited Cork event centre

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned

Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned

Cork City Council unanimously backed a motion opposing fare increases, while the Green Party is seeking €85 million in Budget funding

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Decision due on plans to demolish Cork house linked to notorious 2019 murder

Decision due on plans to demolish Cork house linked to notorious 2019 murder

The remains of 64-year-old Frankie Dunne were found in the garden of the property in 2019

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cork councillor threatens to chain himself to trees over €7m cycle path project

Cork councillor threatens to chain himself to trees over €7m cycle path project

Councillors and residents have called for changes to the Knockfree Avenue scheme, while officials say work is already 60% complete

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

'Scrambler bikes are lethal weapons': Cork City Council unanimously backs total ban

'Scrambler bikes are lethal weapons': Cork City Council unanimously backs total ban

Council votes to write to the transport minister calling for a complete ban on the sale of motorised scrambler bikes

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Blocked up terraced houses ready for demolition.

Councils are given less money than citizens to renovate derelict sites, Cork meeting hears

Councillors call for increased funding to provide more homes

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeal to develop bus set-down and turning point turned down

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeal to develop bus set-down and turning point turned down

An Coimisiún Pleanála says development could 'create the potential for pedestrian and vehicular traffic conflict'

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork City Council opens planning enforcements against a number of vape shops in the city

Cork City Council opens planning enforcements against a number of vape shops in the city

It comes after the Taoiseach Micheál Martin said local authorities must look at 'the multiplicity of vape shops on a given street'

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Online petition opposing building of apartments at Bessborough reaches 16,000 signatures

Online petition opposing building of apartments at Bessborough reaches 16,000 signatures

Survivors are seeking State and council intervention to protect the remaining grounds amid plans for 106 apartments

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cork council and Bessborough landowners to attend mediation to decide future of site

Cork council and Bessborough landowners to attend mediation to decide future of site

The appointment of mediators was confirmed on Tuesday by Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%

Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%

A Cork councillor says combining parking facilities could free a valuable city centre site for much-needed residential development

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from today

Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from today

Cork councillors question whether higher fees will encourage people into the city centre as council cites rising costs

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

'A true champion of the arts': Tributes paid after death of Cork broadcaster Elmarie Mawe

'A true champion of the arts': Tributes paid after death of Cork broadcaster Elmarie Mawe

The broadcaster, actor and teacher was remembered for her decades-long contribution to Cork’s cultural life and her support for emerging artists

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Cork suburb residents threaten to chain themselves to trees earmarked for removal

Cork suburb residents threaten to chain themselves to trees earmarked for removal

A protest walk is due to take place on Saturday morning, with residents of Knockfree Avenue in Farranree calling on the community to help support their cause

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Call for special meeting of Cork City Council following northside 'riot'

Call for special meeting of Cork City Council following northside 'riot'

Two men were hospitalised following the incident with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

30 kilometers per hour speed limit sign

Cork council invites public to have their say on new city speed limits

Cork City Council’s speed limit review include 30km/h speed limits in residential and other areas, alongside changes to speed limits across the wider city road network

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Cork property listed on Airbnb received €70,000 in public housing grants

Cork property listed on Airbnb received €70,000 in public housing grants

Cork City Council says enforcement action is under way against a property owner whose grant-aided house continues to be offered as a short-term let

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Abandoned old country house in the West Cork countryside, Ireland

Cork councils spend €40m to bring over 800 vacant properties back to use

Cork-based anti-dereliction campaigner Jude Sherry said a few tweaks to the process, such as staged payments, would improve the situation

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Cork city wastewater works to bring eight weeks of traffic and pedestrian disruption

Cork city wastewater works to bring eight weeks of traffic and pedestrian disruption

Works at the Coal Quay pump station will involve specialist contractors removing equipment, cleaning facilities and clearing historical debris

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

'A very exciting time for the residents': Cork City Council publishes plans for extensive new park

'A very exciting time for the residents': Cork City Council publishes plans for extensive new park

The closing date for submissions is 4pm on Friday, October 2.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Cork City social housing: On the edge of regeneration

Cork City social housing: On the edge of regeneration

In the final part of the series examining social housing in Cork city, Donal O’Keeffe speaks with Cork City Council’s assistant chief executive, talks to residents on the doorstep of a multi-million-euro regeneration project, and meets tenants whose new homes have transformed their lives

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Cork City social housing: ‘I am so grateful to Cork City Council for our new home’

Cork City social housing: ‘I am so grateful to Cork City Council for our new home’

'My grandkids can play in the garden here and they couldn’t do that in Noonan’s Rd with the rats everywhere'

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Cork City social housing: ‘The rats swim up the toilet bowl’ in Togher flats

Cork City social housing: ‘The rats swim up the toilet bowl’ in Togher flats

As well as the O’Byrne flats in Togher, council houses in Glenamoy Lawn, where councillor Ted Tynan used to live, have experienced decades of problems with cold, damp, mould, crumbling masonry, and rodent infestations

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Cork City social housing: ‘People in the Togher flats are in a bad way, living with mould, cold, rats’

Cork City social housing: ‘People in the Togher flats are in a bad way, living with mould, cold, rats’

In the second of a three-part series examining the provision of social housing in Cork, Donal O’Keeffe looks at some of Leeside’s worst estates, and talks to some of the public representatives calling for better homes for council tenants

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Cork City social housing: Noonan’s Rd flats riddled with mould and rodents

Cork City social housing: Noonan’s Rd flats riddled with mould and rodents

Just short of half of all tenants said that they had made complaints to Cork City Council and expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the response

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

20% of Cork City Council's social housing budget spent on for-profit entities

20% of Cork City Council's social housing budget spent on for-profit entities

Under the Government's 2021’s Housing for All Plan, commitments were made to phase out long-term social housing lease schemes

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Cork City social housing: A history of building homes on Leeside

Cork City social housing: A history of building homes on Leeside

In the first of a three-part series, Donal O’Keeffe looks the history of council housing in the State’s second city

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Businessman giving a key and holding small house in hand.

Higher rents under consideration for social housing residents in Cork City

Council deputy chief executive Brian Geaney said proposed changes to maintenance delivery could lead to rent increases, although any rise would be 'poverty proofed' and designed to protect vulnerable households

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Cork councils could unite in bid for second Sport Ireland Campus

Cork councils could unite in bid for second Sport Ireland Campus

Mayor of County Cork is to seek support from Cork City Lord Mayor for a joint effort to persuade the Government to build a sport campus to 'serve the southern half of the country'

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026