IT WAS the word all sides in the divisive children’s hospital location row were dreading — review. An Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse planning permission is to be studied by a review body to be set up under the chairmanship of former HSE chairman Frank Dolphin.

A group that had always argued against the geogra- phically constrained Mater site welcomed the decision by Bord Pleanála.

Designs for the children’s hospital failed to address serious concerns about parking capacity, access by motorists, and availability of public transport.

At the very moment when rebuilding a can-do, positive image for Ireland is critical, yesterday’s refusal of planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for a National Children’s Hospital on the Mater Hospital site in Dublin, was another kick in the teeth for anyone who wants, but struggles every day, to believe that this small, often dysfunctional Republic, has a bright future.

Senior county council officials in Cork are to meet with Leo Varadkar, the transport minister, to impress on him the importance of building ring roads around Mallow to ease traffic gridlock.

Proposals to store human waste in sheds in the heart of the West Cork countryside have sparked alarm amongst residents.

Clare County Council has come under fire after opting to spend up to €100,000 on an Environmental Impact Study to assess whether or not to demolish two 19th century protected homes.

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A proposed €30 million retail development will not impact on the commercial heart of a county town, it has been claimed.

Doctors at the Killarney Primary Care Centre yesterday said normal business has not been affected by a High Court decision to appoint an examiner to the Prime Healthcare Group that had been involved in setting up the centre.

A private consortium is planning to establish a €60m hospital that will create 600 jobs in Ennis.

AN investment company controlled by developer Sean Lyne recorded a loss of €6.6 million in 2010 before a receiver was appointed, new data shows.

Telecommunications masts dominating the skyline of north Kerry will remain in place.

ANGRY county councillors are seeking a meeting with the new chairman of An Bord Pleanála after the planning appeals board refused an application for a much-needed primary school in Co Cork.

Shell Ireland has received a fresh cash injection of €90 million from its parent company to deal with the spiralling costs of the Corrib gas field project.

GUINNESS and Etihad Airways have signed up to remain as associate sponsors of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship for 2012.

Contentious plans for a new €6 million pier in Doolin will not now be complete until 2014, at least — three years behind schedule.

Planners believe they have turned the corner in getting a new town approved for Co Cork after amending housing density proposals and having discussions with the National Roads Authority (NRA) about a road link.

An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for contentious plans for a whiskey distillery in the Burren.

A planner with An Bord Pleanála has said the “siting of fast-food outlets is a significant planning issue as it is a significant public health issue”, as plans for a fast-food restaurant near two schools was refused for the second time.