An Bord Pleanála has heard that the planned new children's hospital at the site of the existing Mater Hospital in Dublin will provide a "world class medical facility".

A public oral hearing into the proposed children's hospital at the Mater Hospital in Dublin has opened.

Fifteen people are due in Belmullet district court in Co Mayo later facing public order charges for protesting against the Corrib gas pipeline.

The Flood Tribunal has been told that builders Brennan and McGowan have corrected evidence given earlier to Justice Flood.

The long-running Eircom Park saga has taken a fresh twist this afternoon.

The 22 National League soccer clubs have advised the Football Association of Ireland to negotiate with the government for the use of the proposed national stadium.

Plans by Irish President Mary McAleese to build a new lakeside home ran into opposition tonight.

A planning decision on a multi million euro revamp of one of Dublin city centre's busy shopping areas has been delayed, it emerged today.

Dublin City Council has reportedly approved plans for a 15-storey tower in the affluent Ballsbridge area of south Dublin.

The town of Mallow in Co Cork is in line for up to 400 jobs after a €100m retail development was given the green light.

An Bord Pleanála's oral hearing into a proposed waste treatment plant in Co Tipperary is due to get underway today.

Ryanair, announced today that it has applied for a judicial review of An Bord Pleanála’s decision upholding planning permission for a €800m second terminal in Dublin Airport.

Ryanair has confirmed its intention to mount a legal challenge against An Bord Pleanála's decision to approve the second terminal for Dublin Airport.

Ryanair has confirmed that it is to challenge An Bord Pleanala's decision to approve the construction of the second terminal at Dublin Airport.

An Bord Pleanala has given approval for a new terminal and runway to be built at Dublin Airport.

Environmentalists today mounted a fresh legal challenge to force the state to halt work on a multi-million euro motorway through the ancient Hill of Tara.

Naming rights for the new Lansdowne Road Stadium could earn the IRFU and FAI around €75m over 15 years, it emerged today.

The Green Party is criticising Dublin City Council as a stand-off develops over the controversial waste incinerator planned for the Poolbeg area.

The contract for an incinerator on Dublin’s southside has been signed despite the development still awaiting the green light, it emerged tonight.

South Tipperary County Council has rejected plans for a controversial biogas and biodiesel production facility near the world-renowned Ballydoyle and Coolmore equine establishments.