A RESIDENTS’ challenge by to a €75 million plan for the State’s first hazardous waste incinerator in Co Cork will be profoundly affected by the European Commission’s decision to bring a legal action against Ireland, the High Court was told yesterday.

The Government's fast-track housing scheme is expected to be revamped if it is extended beyond the end of the year, with permissions likely to be limited to just one year to encourage construction.

A 17-storey apartment complex in Cork city has been approved by An Bord Pleanála despite recommendations from planners at Cork City Council that it be refused, it has emerged.

The High Court has ordered that construction work on two bridges, one of which has been the scene of protests by local people, in Kilkenny City be halted.

A WEST Clare businessman has emerged victorious in a planning battle with two other businessman over the provision of a new retail space in Miltown Malbay.

KILLARNEY’S answer to the spectacular viewing platform on the Grand Canyon, in the US, will not affect the livelihoods of traditional jarveys and boatmen, the developers insisted yesterday.

A NEW national conference centre could inject up to €50 million into the economy, Tourism Minister John O'Donoghue said yesterday.

Changing from dealing with water to beer in one Killarney business will need planning permission.

Pupils, parents and staff of an East Cork gaelscoil cheered the news that work should begin on their long-awaited new school building within three years.

Talks to kickstart the Port of Cork’s stalled relocation bid will take place in the coming days.

YESTERDAY as he firmly gripped the hand of his father as they walked through the streets of Dublin, curiosity got the better of a little boy who looked no more than seven-years-old.

ENVIRONMENT Minister Martin Cullen has denied opposition claims that he has insufficient expertise to make planning decisions.

THE Dublin skyline was going to change with a trend towards tall buildings, the planning appeal against the refusal for a 37-storey Ballsbridge development proposed by property magnate Seán Dunne was told yesterday.

PASSENGERS travelling through Dublin Airport can expect a better experience with the opening a €120 million facility on Sunday.

I REFER to the story headlined ‘Lack of mobile phone coverage in valley is putting lives at risk’ (Irish Examiner, April 19).

THE inability of two senior heritage officials to attend and give evidence to the Oireachtas Environment Committee hearing on the proposed M3 (Clonee-to-Kells) motorway is of serious concern on two levels.