A challenge to An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant approval for the 14km long M28 motorway between Cork and Ringaskiddy has been dismissed by the High Court.

A challenge against An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant approval for the M28 Cork-Ringaskiddy motorway has been specially fast-tracked by the High Court.

A proposal to develop one of the longest greenways in Ireland, along the River Lee to the Cork coast has received the backing of the Green Party.

The Government has sanctioned €1m to help fund an extension of the Cork Harbour Greenway which could be in place within a year.