Cork County Council wins challenge over minister's direction against 'outlet centre'

The council claimed the development can be of significant benefit to the life and vitality of the metropolitan economy in Cork

The row centres on a €100 million Cork Tourist Outlet Village proposed for the Carrigtwohill area.

Cork County Council has won a High Court challenge over a minister's direction that it should annul a change to its development plan which provides for a €100m retail "outlet centre" in the east of the county.

The challenge related to a variation to the current plan made by councillors, and supported by chief executive Tim Lucey.