Developer’s fury at NRA objection to €200m project

A DEVELOPER has accused the National Roads Authority (NRA) of putting 1,500 jobs at risk by objecting to his plans to build a €200 million office project near one of the country’s busiest roundabouts.

John Cleary, the man behind the development earmarked for City Gate in Mahon, Cork, said the NRA is now effectively stopping the project from going forward.

“They are the only party to appeal the decision,” Mr Cleary said. “The NRA until now did not partake in the planning process and it is extremely frustrating that they have now decided to delay the development.