“If this document was produced under British rule, it would have brought about revolution, and it should. This is a diktat we can’t accept.”

The majority of Cork county councillors see the proposed extension of the city boundary as being nothing more than a “money grab” which could put rural areas at a serious disadvantage in the future.

Furniture giant IKEA is currently seeking a location for a Cork store, according to The Evening Echo.

Four companies have shown strong interests in acquiring the former Amgen site in east Cork, which was once earmarked for 1,100 bio-pharmaceutical jobs.

Cork County Council hopes to secure advance funding from the Department of Environment to build new roads and bridges which will open up two adjoining sites in East Cork for major development.

It is said coaching is the next best thing to playing but William Maher had little choice in the matter.

MORE than 100 jobs could be created in Cork over the next five years after BioMarin Pharmaceutical confirmed it is to buy the Pfizer manufacturing facility in Shanbally.

THE loss of thousands of jobs across the country has been well documented in recent months but, whereas others are feeling the cold hand of recession for the first time only this year, parts of Cork saw the Celtic Tiger shot and skinned many years ago.

IF you happen to find yourself free some morning during the working week and are wondering how you could fritter away about two hours of your time, then wonder no more because I have the answer: jump into your car and head to the roundabout at Midleton to begin a great adventure.

WHAT’S up in the Garda Traffic Division and where do the planners in the Road Safety Authority actually formulate their plans?

OUTSPOKEN Fianna Fáil backbencher Ned O’Keeffe yesterday once again criticised the Government, blaming it for raising false hopes about the proposed 1,100 Amgen jobs.

THE official opening was postponed, but Amgen’s recent purchase of 16 acres close to its proposed €1 billion facility has given a shot of optimism to local and other contenders for the proposed 1,100 jobs being created.

CLOSE to the finish line is this attractive new house at Kilcounty, Killeagh in Co Cork.

TÁNAISTE Michael McDowell and Garda Commissioner Noel Conroy are to meet US police chiefs, including the architect of New York’s zero tolerance policy, in a week-long visit to the country.

CONTRACTS for major water schemes worth €10 million were signed yesterday to service future housing and the proposed €1 billion Amgen plant in East Cork.