A PLANNING application for a major outlet centre which is set to create up to 200 jobs will be lodged with the authorities in Waterford in the next eight weeks.

WATERFORD City Council is considering a planning application for a major factory outlet centre that could create up to 500 jobs at a former pitch and putt course on the Cork Road in the city.

FORMER taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been taken on to add some clout to Northern Ireland-based property development company Parker Green International as it looks to further expand its international presence.

RESIDENTS and community group representatives in Waterford’s Ballybeg were meeting late last night to discuss their views on a €300 million-plus development of the former Waterford Crystal Sports Grounds which are before the City Council.

A PROPERTY developer plans to bring 1,000 jobs to Waterford as part of the major redevelopment of lands formerly owned by Waterford Crystal.