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<p>The Aughinish Alumina Refinery on the Shannon Estuary near Foynes Co Limerick which produces bauxite, a critical raw material in Europe because of its importance in the aluminium “value chain”.</p>

Limerick plant approved for fast-track planning

Aughinish Alumina had claimed the extension to their plant at Foynes was of strategic economic importance to the State and the mid-west region

Tue, 13 Apr, 2021

Profits at Athlone and Galway hotels group up 4%

Pre-tax profits at the four-star Hodson Bay Hotel Group increased 4% to €1.86m last year.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Statue location dispute ongoing

A TOWN has been gripped by a moving statue saga that has led to heated exchanges between politicians, clergy and hospital managers.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

New hope for Tipperary casino plans

Plans for a casino at Two-Mile-Borris in Co Tipperary could be back on the table.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2013

<p>Former An Bord Pleanála deputy chairman Paul Hyde outside Skibbereen District Court on Tuesday. Picture: Noel Baker</p>

Former ABP director Paul Hyde before Cork court over alleged failures to comply with planning laws

Former deputy chairman appeared before Skibbereen District Court regarding nine summonses, one for each year from 2014 to 2022

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Pipeline risk to residents ‘insignificant’

THE promoters of a €500 million gas terminal on the Shannon estuary have given assurances about the safety of a 26km pipeline which will run across country from Tarbert, in Co Kerry, to Foynes, Co Limerick.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2008

<p>Cllrs Sean Martin and Paudie Dineen with residents of Friars Walk who recently blocked the installation of a second telecoms mast in six months outside a house. The first mast is visible in the background. Residents and local public representatives often only find out that a mast is being installed in their area when work crews arrive on-site to install it. </p>

Cork councillors call for greater transparency around telecoms mast licensing

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

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Stephen’s Green shopping centre told to remove huge digital sign

It’s not exactly Times Square in New York, but the owners of the Stephen’s Green shopping centre in Dublin face having to remove the large digital advertising sign over its main entrance because of its visual impact on the surrounding area.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

Over 270 apartments planned for former Cork convent site despite concern from locals

Plans for more than 270 apartments on the site of the former Ursuline Convent in Blackrock on the southside of Cork city have been approved by An Bord Pleanála.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2019

Row over pedestrian access gate to Tralee secondary school

A planning row has erupted in Tralee over plans by a local secondary school to create a new pedestrian access gate to the town’s main park.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2019

<p>A property development firm is to appeal a decision to reject its plans for almost 100 new homes in Clonakilty, Co Cork. Picture: PA</p>

Developer appeals decision to block 93 homes in Clonakilty

Cloncastle Development has appealed the rejection of its plans at The Miles in Clonakilty despite Irish Water warning it is not in a position to offer a water supply

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

<p>Shronowen Wind Farm Ltd, a subsidiary of EMP Energy, Dublin, has applied directly to An Bord Pleanála for permission for 12 turbines across 364ha, involving four townlands. Picture: Cathal Mullane</p>

Kerry County Council to bring wind farm objection to An Bord Pleanála

Council 'firmly opposed' to 12 'giant' 150m-high turbines, citing impact on local households and the environment

Fri, 19 Mar, 2021

<p>Bradán Beo Teoranta, a licensed fish farm operator, got permission to take a maximum of 4,680 cubic metres of freshwater weekly from the privately owned non-tidal inland lake for up to 22 weeks annually from mid-May to September. File photo</p>

Judge overturns fish farm's permission for taking fresh water from island lake

The fresh water was intended to bathe diseased salmon in four licensed sites operated by the company in Kilkieran Bay to rid them of sea lice and Amoebic Gill Disease.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2021

Brakes put on firm’s use of Cork GAA grounds as car park

A building facilities company has been told planning permission needs to be obtained for it to continue using the grounds of a GAA club in Cork city as a car park for its staff.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2018

<p>The Marina Market was set up without planning permission in the former Southern Fruits warehouse on Cork's Centre Park Rd in 2020. File picture Dan Linehan</p>

Marina Market owner lodges detailed appeal against planning refusal

The market on Centre Park Rd and adjacent to Kennedy Quay has appealed Cork City Council's decision to An Bord Pleanála

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

Two Dublin hotels refused permission to add extra floors

Two Dublin hotels have been refused permission to add extra floors to their buildings.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

<p>The development would have a negative impact on the nearby Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Cork apartments that would block views of a distinctive church are refused permission

Planners said the proposal would result in “a visually obtrusive development”

Wed, 03 Mar, 2021

<p>Ballincollig SHD on Old Fort Road. Wilson Architecture for O'Flynn Construction.</p>

Approval for 123 one and two-bed apartments in Cork suburb

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for the development of 123 apartments in Ballincollig on the outskirts of Cork city.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2020

Residents challenge permission for 10-storey block of apartments in north Dublin

A High Court challenge has been taken over An Bord Pleanála's permission for construction of 245 apartments and a childcare facility on part of the former premier Dairies site in Dublin.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2020

Starbucks outlet to finally close after planning battle

A controversial Starbucks outlet on Cork city’s main street has closed after a three-year planning battle.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2018