From councillors labelling it as 'bonkers' to claims the plan has reduced elderly residents to tears, BusConnects is not short of critics, but the man overseeing its delivery in Cork says it is a simple choice of whether we want improved bus and bike infrastructure or not, writes Eoin English, in the second of a three-part series

It is understood the concessions in two of the cases come in response to grounds alleging a conflict of interest in the decisions on the part of the board’s former deputy chair of An Bord Pleanála, Paul Hyde

On October 4, 2018, the Dáil declared housing to be a national emergency. Earlier that day, over 10,000 people protested about the prevailing situation on the streets of Dublin.

THE head of one of the country’s largest property development companies has confirmed that they have checked out Debenhams former flagship store in Cork city, which is currently on the market for €20m.

Approval given for an action plan for the planning board, says Michael McGrath

€1.06m was paid to developers by An Bord Pleanála last year due to the late processing of applications for strategic housing developments

As a result, An Bord Pleanála indicated it would not oppose a judicial review taken by an environment group over the 18km N6 infrastructure project.

A "backlog of cases" at the beleaguered planning authority means the Penneys project has been delayed until January 3.

The appeal by the Save Cork City Community Association relates to whether An Bord Pleanála has the power to request an EIA screening exercise on the works

Telecoms masts are exempt from planning, there is no requirement on the applicant to erect a site notice in advance or to place an ad in a newspaper

The department "is considering this advice at present" following concerns that publishing salaries “might stray into issues of personal information".

An internal report provides a shocking indictment of the manner in which the board has operated in recent years

An alleged romantic relationship within the organisation is one of a litany of concerns raised in internal unpublished report

Apart from Paul Hyde, it has now emerged that issues have arisen in relation to at least one member of staff at An Bord Pleanála — but there are no plans to publish the internal report into the matter.

The chairperson of the planning board "is also initiating an investigation into the unauthorised leaking" of an internal report.

Document has laid bare a catalogue of issues including conflicts of interest, interfering in inspectors’ reports and ignoring  recommendations of inspectors

Two weeks ago, I wrote that the Government appeared to be in terms of its actions regarding the ongoing controversies surrounding An Bord Pleanála.

The plans include the partial demolition of the building to allow for office and retail development on the site on Cork's Grand Parade

"Ireland is one of the most fossil-fuel dependent countries in Europe," says Renewable Energy Ireland chairwoman Tanya Harrington.

Internal investigation found that there may have been 'a concerted attempt to shift certain cultural norms' in An Bord Pleanála