The managing director of building products firm, Tegral said yesterday the firm will do much better when there is an economic recovery in the regions.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the National Roads Authority), has finally agreed to fund the redevelopment of one of the busiest roundabouts in Co Cork amid fears traffic using it would grind to a halt.

Residents opposed to a contested windfarm development in West Waterford are to hold a public information evening this week.

The minister for the defence and marine, Simon Coveney, will oppose controversial new plans for a €160m incinerator in Cork Harbour.

Multinational coffee retailer Starbucks opened three stores in Cork city centre without obtaining the necessary planning permission, An Bord Pleanála has ruled.

Cork City Council is to be congratulated for confronting the cavalier behaviour of heavyweight international coffee chain Starbucks, which opened three stores in Cork city centre without planning permission.

Owen O’Callaghan’s planning application for another major office development on Cork’s south quays has been lodged.

Donald Trump’s €10m plan to build a coastal rock barrier to protect his links resort at Doonbeg has been described as “a gift to the community”.

German discount retail giant Lidl has overcome opposition from an independent retailers’ body to secure planning for a new store at Greystones in Co Wicklow.

Plans for a €150m extension at Liffey Valley shopping centre have been refused as it would worsen traffic congestion on Dublin’s M50.

A decision on the modifications proposed to part of the Brewery Quarter events centre complex in Cork’s inner city is due within weeks.

A decision on the fate of a controversial incinerator proposed for the lower Cork Harbour area has been postponed for the third time.

A number of local residents have lost their legal challenge over the approval of permission for a windfarm development in Co Cork.

Plans to build apartments for nearly 200 students near University College Cork have been approved.

Asked if she may have to stand down Regina Doherty said: ‘The principle is more important than the job’, writes Alison O’Connor

Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a wind farm in east Cork for the second time in two years.

An obstacle has been cleared for the amalgamation of the boys and girls national schools in Kanturk, Co Cork.