Developers seeking to build a skyscraper apartment block near Cork's Mahon Point have submitted plans to An Bord Pleanála.

Cork county councillors have been lobbied by a developer to review the zoning of a parcel of land on the city’s outskirts to pave the way for the first phase of a multimillion-euro science park.

Irish Water has confirmed it is to press ahead with one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken in Ireland — the pumping of water from the Shannon river all the way to Dublin to supply the capital’s taps.

Plans for the €70m upgrade of Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork have been given the green light by the council.

Swedish furniture giant IKEA was today given the go-ahead to open a massive outlet in Ballymun, north Dublin.

Supermac’s owner, Pat McDonagh, has secured planning permission for a new €10m motorway services plaza on the M7 near Portlaoise, despite claims it will lead to the creation of two rival operations within 150 metres of each other.

A clear strategy outlining an alternative energy supply needs to be drawn up.

Celebrity hotelier John Brennan looks set to see his dream of developing a luxurious, safari-style camping park in Kerry come true after An Bord Pleanála withdrew an appeal.

Bord Pleanála has given the Diocese of Kerry permission to carry out some, but not all, of the extensive renovations and reordering, it considers necessary to the parish church of St John in Ballybunion.

Experts have warned the future build of the National Children’s Hospital could be at risk if the Government fails to include a planner on its special review group.

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.

Dolphin Rugby Club has clashed with the IRFU over plans for a large, new, indoor facility at the city’s main rugby stadium.

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has defended his divisive co-living housing plan by claiming critics do not understand the policy and that the buildings are like "very trendy boutique hotels".

Planning permission for one of the country’s largest solar farms has been approved for a site in North Cork, despite strong objections from the local community.