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Skibbereen locals 'will be campaigning hard' against approved plastics factory

Plans to build a new plastics factory in Skibbereen in Cork is facing fierce opposed from local campaigners.

Tue, 04 Dec, 2018

Labour says development put before people

The Labour Party has accused the Government of putting the needs of property developers above the needs of local communities in its planning and development policies.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2003

Residents put block on student housing

Just right for the family: The bungalow on Uam Var estate, Cork, is expected to promote keen interest with offer price of €274,000.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2002

Blow to hotelier as €50m centre plan blocked

BUSINESSMAN Jim Mansfield has expressed “extreme disappointment” at a decision by An Bord Pleanála to block his plans to build a €50m conference centre at his Citywest hotel and golf complex near Saggart, Co Dublin.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2004

Trump uses a little mussel to block windfarm at Doonbeg

US billionaire Donald Trump has finally won his battle against plans for a windfarm near Doonbeg golf course — which he owns — thanks to a little-known freshwater pearl mussel.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2015

Doctors seek planning refusal for fast-food drive-thru over childhood obesity fears

Two HSE public health doctors have written to An Bord Pleanála calling on it to refuse planning permission for a drive-thru fast food restaurant in Skerries in north Dublin

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

<p>Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien wants to rush through provision for him to directly appoint members to an expanded board of 15 members. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins </p>

Mick Clifford: Who will shout stop on new planning laws?

In the fevered run-up to Christmas, bad laws with terrible consequences for public trust have a better chance of escaping scrutiny, writes Mick Clifford

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022

Agency fights €65m road

A challenge by An Taisce over planning approval for a controversial €65m road widening scheme on the N86 road between Tralee and Dingle has opened before the Commercial Court.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2015

<p>The Government has said the Planning and Development Bill would help with deal with logjams in planning and commencement for building projects. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

New planning law will provoke 'chaotic' legal challenges, groups warn

Two groups say the measures in the proposed Planning and Development Bill 'appear to be more driven by lobbyist influence and popular narrative than by evidence'

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

Cork Harbour group in online push against incinerator

Environmental group Chase has launched an online campaign to gather a mass objection against Indaver’s third attempt to build an incinerator in Cork Harbour.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

Investment firm lost €6.6m before receiver appointment

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.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2012

Hospital co-location plans likely to escape change

CONTROVERSIAL plans to co-locate public and private hospitals at six sites around the country are not likely to be affected by budget changes to capital allowance schemes.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2009

Council ‘withheld information over plans for private hospital’

THE Cork engineer who has appealed the decision of Limerick County Council to grant permission for a €100 million private hospital in Adare, yesterday accused the council of withholding information from him.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2006

Board blocks 66-home scheme over effluent system

AN Bord Pleanála (ABP) has refused permission for a large housing development in the village of Crossbarry, but given the green light for a windfarm in Bantry.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2006

Controversial South Kerry Greenway planning hearing to take almost two weeks

An oral hearing into the controversial South Kerry Greenway is expected to take almost two weeks.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2019

<p>A view of the proposed development on Kennedy Quay. A decision on appeals is not expected until January. </p>

Appeals lodged against Cork Docklands' redevelopment

Animal feed production company Southern Milling expresses 'grave' concerns over redevelopment

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

Dingle hotel gets extension go-ahead despite appeals

One of the largest hotels in west Kerry has secured approval for a major extension to its premises, despite objections from local residents.

Sat, 11 Aug, 2018

Tractors stage anti-power line protest

More than 1000 tractors today took part in a massive protest against plans by electricity giant EirGrid to construct a power line corridor in the north-east.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2008

<p>The present cancer support centre in Youghal is a converted bed & breakfast on Friar Street.</p>

Youghal cancer support centre gets go-ahead for expansion

Under the new development parking facilities to the rear of the current building will no longer exist

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Why we have water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink

EVERY farmer knows if you dig a drain you first have for figure out where the water is going to flow.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2009