JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell yesterday opposed the construction of an incinerator in his own constituency — in direct conflict with stated Government policy to build the facilities where they are needed.

SUZANNE HOLMES and her husband like to plot their next move. And now the animal-loving couple can after being granted planning permission to be buried with their dogs and horses near their home in Waterford.

THE €140 million Jury’s Hotel site redevelopment in Cork city, planned by O’Callaghan Properties, has been given the go-ahead by Cork City Council.

YOU will be aware of An Bord Pleanála’s decision to uphold Meath County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a municipal waste incinerator in the heart of the Boyne Valley, close to the Unesco World Heritage site of Brú na Boinne and on the footprint of the Battle of the Boyne.

A TAX-driven holiday homes scheme is set to be marketed at the back of the former Killarney Ryan Hotel — also currently being re-developed following its sale last year.

TRANSPORT Minster Seamus Brennan’s radical plans for the Dublin Airport metro could be derailed if he tries to curtail the public consultation process.

A PERIOD home set on 150 acres with 80 acres zoned for housing has been sold for €24 million.

THE ink is barely dry on fast-track planning proposals unveiled yesterday by Environment Minister Dick Roche and already serious questions are being raised about the ramifications of the coalition’s bid to accelerate major infrastructural projects.

THE Hill of Tara constitutes the heart and soul of Ireland. Our ceremonial and mythical capital, its very name invokes the spirit and mystique of our people, and is instantly recognisable worldwide.

A TOWN with 10,000 homes is to be built in west Dublin after approval was granted by An Bord Pleanála yesterday.

NO objections have yet been lodged following the recent publication of the planned route for a new road linking Waterford and Dublin.

CONSTRUCTION will begin next year on both the Waterford City bypass and the long-awaited Waterford to Dublin route, Transport Minister Martin Cullen has confirmed.

ALMOST one-third of planning permissions granted for one-off housing were overturned last year due to lack of proper infrastructure such as sewerage.

AN inspector with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said yesterday that he was unconcerned by a gas pipeline running through the site of a proposed hazardous waste incinerator plant at Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.

NATURE has blessed Sydney with the largest harbour in the world.

UP to 500 jobs will be created in Dungarvan after a €440m shopping complex has been given planning permission.

SHELL E&P IRELAND yesterday welcomed the decision of An Bord Pleanála to uphold Mayo County Council's decision to grant planning permission for the proposed gas terminal at Bellanaboy Bridge, which is to be built to bring Corrib Gas ashore.

LOCAL residents are welcoming the decision of Bord Pleanala to hold a full oral hearing into a controversial planning application for a 16.5-hectare quarry in Co Tipperary.

THE state will lose at least €200 million if the €1bn Corrib gas field project is abandoned following a controversial Bord Pleanála decision.

PROPOSALS to build a €14 million super dump which would have taken 1.5 million tonnes of waste have been turned down by An Bord Pleanála.