NRA to withdraw office plan objection

THE National Roads Authority (NRA) has withdrawn its objection to a €200 million office project in Cork which has the potential to create 1,500 jobs.

The decision, which was welcomed last night by Cork’s city manager Joe Gavin paves the way for John Cleary Developments (JCD) to proceed with the project in Mahon.

The NRA’s decision to withdraw its appeal to An Bord Pleanála against a decision made by the city council follows a high-level meeting between senior city officials and the NRA’s chief executive, Fred Barry.