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Now released from jail in the US, Irish Navillus executives will fight to clear their names
S Now released from jail in the US, Irish Navillus executives will fight to clear their names
New York construction kingpins Dónal O’Sullivan and Pádraig Naughton will bid to have their fraud convictions overturned

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Construction begins on 'ambitious' public realm redevelopment in Cork City
Construction begins on 'ambitious' public realm redevelopment in Cork City
Cork City Council says all of the works involved are due to be completed by the end of 2025

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Poorer nations seeing slow development after covid - UN report
Poorer nations seeing slow development after covid - UN report
The 10 countries with the lowest human development were Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Yemen, Burundi, Mali, Chad, Niger, Central African Republic, South Sudan and Somalia.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Stephen Donnelly says Cabinet will sanction more money for national children's hospital
Stephen Donnelly says Cabinet will sanction more money for national children's hospital
Further funding comes on top of recent €40m cashflow memo, as health minister describes relationship between the NPHDB and BAM as 'very difficult'

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

US government to spend $700m building new embassy in Dublin
US government to spend $700m building new embassy in Dublin
The US department of State notified Congress of their intent to purchase land in Dublin for a 'New Embassy Compound' according to a source

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Coronavirus - Mon May 18, 2020
Housing activity falls sharply but builders remain optimistic about output next year
Business confidence strengthened among those surveyed as 32% of respondents predicted a rise in activity next year

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Planning granted for Mahon hotel in Cork despite TII objections
Planning granted for Mahon hotel in Cork despite TII objections
New 10-storey hotel planned for Jacob’s Island given the green light by An Bord Pleanála

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Plans to convert disused Dungarvan building into seven-storey hotel
Plans to convert disused Dungarvan building into seven-storey hotel
Application includes the provision of 42 conventional hotel bedrooms and a similar number of aparthotel rooms

Sun, 03 Dec, 2023

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SETU completes its purchase of former Waterford Crystal site 
Built in the early 1970s, the Waterford Crystal plant at Kilbarry was among the largest manufacturing units of its type in the world at the time, employing up to 1,000 people

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

BAM ‘cannot facilitate’ temporary use of vacant Cork City site on Sullivan's Quay
BAM ‘cannot facilitate’ temporary use of vacant Cork City site on Sullivan's Quay
The site will be subject to the new Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) which will apply annually at a rate of 3% of the market value

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Irish Examiner view: We must look more closely at protests by lawyers and gardaí
Irish Examiner view: We must look more closely at protests by lawyers and gardaí
The Irish justice system came under pressure on Tuesday as barristers went on strike and gardaí refused voluntary overtime 

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

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Q&A: What is the new Planning and Development Bill and what will it change? 
Tadgh McNally lays out the practical impacts of Ireland's new planning law, the main changes it will make, and key criticisms of the reforms

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Sinn Féin has well earned its place at the political table
Letters to the Editor: Sinn Féin has well earned its place at the political table
Two readers respond to a column about SF in government, while others write about topics including housing, political boycotts, and the recent cocaine seizure off the south coast

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

Council puts 51 conditions on Cork's largest-ever development of 1,300 homes
Council puts 51 conditions on Cork's largest-ever development of 1,300 homes
Developers told they must not sell any of the new docklands properties to hedge funds

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

Carl Bildt: Niger coup could facilitate extreme jihadists in West Africa
Carl Bildt: Niger coup could facilitate extreme jihadists in West Africa
Last month’s coup was not an isolated event the rest of the world can afford to ignore, writes Carl Bildt

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

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Former Cork school building to be converted into accommodation for Ukrainian refugees
The former Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin building has been vacant for more than a decade

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Ascending stacks of coins next to a model home
Daft.ie data shows first yearly fall in Irish house prices since 2020
Average house prices in Ireland fell in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2022

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Planners approve more than 50 new homes for Cobh
Planners approve more than 50 new homes for Cobh
Rockspring Properties initially applied for planning permission in June 2022 for some 63 homes, but this number has been revised down

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Council announces two new projects for Mallow as part of major town rejuvenation plan
Council announces two new projects for Mallow as part of major town rejuvenation plan
The two projects are worth almost €2m, and are part of a major masterplan to rejuvenate Mallow town centre

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Call over road repair funding times
Cork lost €273m for road works since 2008 downturn
Councillors react furiously when they learn that the county receives €1,000 less per kilometre than the national average

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Gridlock in Cork City comes with a cost  
Irish Examiner view: Gridlock in Cork City comes with a cost  
Motorists face months of frustration as global survey shows Cork drivers lose an average of 68 hours a year in traffic jams

Thu, 12 Jan, 2023

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A tale of two cities: Does Cork City Council spend more on the northside or southside?
For decades, northsiders and southsiders in Cork have argued over which part of the city saw preferential treatment. EOIN ENGLISH breaks down the facts and figures

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

Construction worker builds brick wall, closeup view at construction site
Further fall in construction activity as demand remains subdued, new figures show
Construction firms scaled back purchasing activity for the fifth month running, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate survey

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

Additional €60m for Waterford North Quays Project
Additional €60m for Waterford North Quays Project
The fund injection comes on top of the €110m announced for the project last year

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

An Bord Pleanala appointments
An Bord Pleanála: Damning report into process of planning decisions
An alleged romantic relationship within the organisation is one of a litany of concerns raised in internal unpublished report

Mon, 24 Oct, 2022

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Cork County Council to deliver 560 new homes by year's end
New council houses are being delivered through a combination of direct builds and 'turnkey acquisitions' from developers 

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

'Red tape' blocking willing hosts for Ukrainians fleeing war
'Red tape' blocking willing hosts for Ukrainians fleeing war
Tenancy rules on housing standards and lack of tradespeople are preventing offers of accommodation being taken up

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Cork County Council receives 10 applications for €30k grant to renovate vacant homes 
Cork County Council receives 10 applications for €30k grant to renovate vacant homes 
Croí Cónaithe scheme can give up to €30,000 to renovate a vacant home and up to €50,000 to renovate a derelict home

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Taxpayers foot the bill for boom builds
Irish Examiner view: Taxpayers foot the bill for boom builds
The response of Ireland Inc to a long list of construction scandals leaves a lot to be desired

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

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Riccardo Puliti: The world needs a digital lifeline so we can truly get connected
In the face of multiple crises, robust digital connectivity can improve the welfare of those most in need — the very people who run the risk of being held back by a digital deficit 

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

Green areas to be turned into parking bays as Cork neighbours battle for parking spaces 
Green areas to be turned into parking bays as Cork neighbours battle for parking spaces 
Adult offspring cannot move out of home due to the housing shortage, resulting in their cars clogging up estates

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

Safety improvements 'must be carried out' on N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton
Safety improvements 'must be carried out' on N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton
Cork councillors say urgent measures are needed after planned upgrade to one of Cork's busiest roads was mothballed

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

An Bord Pleanála chief Paul Hyde resigns amid probe into his planning decisions 
An Bord Pleanála chief Paul Hyde resigns amid probe into his planning decisions 
Paul Hyde has tendered his resignation, pre-empting the outcome of inquiries into decisions he made with the planning board

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

Clodagh Finn: Bid to build near Neolithic tombs raises questions about our planning system
Clodagh Finn: Bid to build near Neolithic tombs raises questions about our planning system
Sligo County Council seeks Unesco status for part of its priceless ancient landscape — but has now voted to build near it 

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Cork Chamber chief queries Dublin Airport's dominance of Irish skies
Cork Chamber chief queries Dublin Airport's dominance of Irish skies
Conor Healy and a growing chorus of business leaders outside the capital question the Dublin facility's growing dominance 

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Paul Hosford: The Celtic Tiger warned us — bad planning is no solution to the housing crisis
Paul Hosford: The Celtic Tiger warned us — bad planning is no solution to the housing crisis
The Department of Education's controversial objections are grounded in good sense: Building estates with inadequate amenities is not a good response to the shortage of homes

Tue, 31 May, 2022

Couch surfing and sleeping in cars: the realities facing English language students in Ireland
Couch surfing and sleeping in cars: the realities facing English language students in Ireland
Some students have swapped Ireland for Malta, while others are relying on hostels due to the lack of accommodation in Ireland

Mon, 02 May, 2022

Clare and Limerick TDs clash with Ryan as he blocks road development for a second time 
Clare and Limerick TDs clash with Ryan as he blocks road development for a second time 
Taoiseach forced to intervene as the Green minister halts Phase 2 of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road, prompting fury from local TDs

Mon, 02 May, 2022

Dr Catherine Conlon: How can we get cars out of our cities?
Dr Catherine Conlon: How can we get cars out of our cities?
The challenge is to make our urban environment more livable — and the solutions are well within our reach. Congestion charges, parking controls, and ‘gamification’ of travel must be considered, writes Catherine Conlon

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Talks continuing over €400 payment for people who host Ukrainians fleeing war
Talks continuing over €400 payment for people who host Ukrainians fleeing war
Cabinet will also discuss housing initiatives such as bringing vacant homes back into use, and building modular housing  

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Ambitious overhaul of Cork's transport network to be unveiled today 
Ambitious overhaul of Cork's transport network to be unveiled today 
75km of bus lanes and 54km of cycle lanes set to speed up sustainable transport links between the city and its suburbs

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Bypass Ireland: Traffic costs lives on Charleville's busy streets
Bypass Ireland: Traffic costs lives on Charleville's busy streets
It's a complex relationship. Traffic brings business but also chokes up the busy town on the Cork Limerick border. And, as a local funeral director points out, it has also brought danger

Sun, 17 Apr, 2022

Mick Clifford: Midleton rezoning row highlights the weaknesses in Ireland's planning system
Mick Clifford: Midleton rezoning row highlights the weaknesses in Ireland's planning system
'Unprecedented' hundreds of submissions oppose this site's zoning as green belt. Yet a local rep says she's never met any of them. And it will all be decided by councillors up to 160km away

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Plans for 190 apartments on Monahan Rd in Cork
Plans for 190 apartments on Monahan Rd in Cork
Proposed complex would be near a 1,000-apartment development which is to be built at the Live at the Marquee site

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

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