Objections stall plans for port investment at former IFI site in Cork Harbour

One objector said homes in Passage West were less than 500m from Marino Point and located in an 'amphitheatre' because of the topography of the area which would amplify all noise coming from the new facility. Picture: Denis Scannell

Plans for a major new port facility on the site of the former Irish Fertiliser Industries plant at Marino Point in Cork Harbour have been put on hold following objections from local residents.

Two appeals have been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Cork County Council to grant planning permission for the construction of an agricultural fertiliser facility and development of the existing jetty at Marino Point to facilitate cargo vessels.