Organisation: National Planning Framework

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<p>CUBS senior economics lecturer Declan Jordan says the disengagement from commercial activity undermines the State's ability to meet successive governments' stated commitment to balanced regional development.</p>

columnists

Declan Jordan: Aer Lingus sale compromises commitment to regional development

The airline may operate more efficiently now — but the cost is borne by regions outside Dublin which ought to be thriving and contributing to economic and social progress

property

Pandemic means demand for public parks is set to soar

news

Commissioner called on to ensure Waterford is HQ of planned merger with Kilkenny/Carlow division

news

‘Crumbs from the table’ for county

news

Irish Council of Trade Unions: State must provide more affordable homes

business

Alan Kelly: Great hope of planning framework detoured to Dublin

We need a new economic plan to build local strengths

For Ireland to reach its economic development potential over the next 20 years, Irish policymakers need to undergo a change of mindset. 

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

Cork Council proposes to cede less territory

A formal proposal by Cork County Council to extend the city boundary would leave it with a revenue deficit of €8.6m annually, considerably less than a near €50m per year loss if the Mackinnon report recommendations are implemented.

Tue, 12 Sep, 2017

Balanced growth for all needed more than ever

It is hard to argue with the contention that we should have a balanced economy. It means an economy that not only has a broad mix of industries where we are highly effective and competitive but an economy that enhances the potential of the whole country.

Thu, 25 May, 2017

Dublin Airport dominance ‘not in national interest’

Allowing domination by Dublin Airport is not in the national interest, according to a business organisation in Limerick.

Tue, 23 May, 2017