A hearing into objections against the granting of a licence for a salmon farm in Bantry Bay has heard that, were the development to go ahead, it could prove a “tipping point” for local families who have fished the area for generations.

Ever wondered what became of all those bright young minds who collected the Young Scientist title over the years? Well wonder no more.

An upgrade of the Dunkettle/Jack Lynch Tunnel interchange is “vital for the growth of Cork”, a Bord Pleanála oral hearing was told yesterday.

THE National Roads Authority (NRA) believes planning permission should be refused for 1,210 houses on the outskirts of Cork City because it would lead to even further traffic congestion at the Jack Lynch Tunnel/Dunkettle interchange.

PROPOSALS to build a €63 million gas pipeline to supply industries in the Cork region have been unveiled at an oral hearing.