The board that rules on appeals regarding aquaculture licences has requested a string of new reviews before making any final decision on a proposed new salmon farm off Shot Head in West Cork.

An environmental group has lodged an appeal against the expansion of a salmon farming operation in Bantry Bay, claiming that it would place too much stress on the marine environment.

A BUSINESSMAN was questioned by gardaí yesterday after night-long searches, involving chases on foot across miles of open countryside, for two men that fled the scene of a fatal road accident.

Gardaí have arrested a third man in connection with a fatal road accident near Limerick city last night.

Gardaí have arrested two men in connection with a fatal crash outside Limerick city last night.