Cork's €100m 'Kildare Village' retail centre plans back on track

Minister sides against objections by the Office of the Planning Regulator to Carrigtwohill development 

An artist's impression of the Carrigtwohill retail outlet, which may now see interest by developers reignited.

Plans for a €100m Kildare Village-style retail centre in Co Cork have been given a major boost after the planning minister sided against objections to the development from the Office of the Planning Regulator.

The OPR had previously instructed Cork County Council not to allow British-based Rioja Estates to develop the centre in Carrigtwohill.