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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

THE upgrading of the M50 ring road around Dublin will only create a massive car park, the Green Party warned yesterday.

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.