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Arthritis sufferer claims €800m road will damage her health

A MOTHER-OF-TWO with a debilitating illness moved out of a Limerick suburb to the countryside because the air quality would be better for her health.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2010

€12m project to protect Cork city suburbs from flooding

Defensive walls, river channel widening and deepening, new bridges and culverts will form part of a €12m project planned for flood defences in two Cork suburbs.

Wed, 05 Apr, 2017

Cork County Council’s dream of new town ‘still alive’

Cork County Council officials have disclosed they are still intent on developing a 5,000-house town at Monard near Blarney.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

A ‘kick in the teeth’ for local community

The Government and opposition have united in anger over An Bord Pleanála’s approval for an incinerator at Ringaskiddy, insisting the move is a “kick in the teeth” to a community playing a key role in the future of Cork City.

Fri, 01 Jun, 2018

<p>Planners said guidelines issued to local authorities on telecommunications antennae state that free-standing masts should only be located in a residential area as a last resort if alternative sites are unavailable or unsuitable. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Telco company to appeal Cork council ruling on phone mast at Cobh GAA grounds

Telecommunications firm has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála over council's refusal of planning permission for 24m-high mast on grounds the site is adjacent to homes

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Donohoe lobbied for much-needed Macroom bypass

Recently appointed Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe is being lobbied to get work started on building the long-awaited Macroom town bypass.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014

<p>All Irish species listed in the EU's Habitats Directive, including bats, are protected by the EC (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011-2021. Picture: Noel Marry</p>

The data centre, the bat, and the High Court decision

The mere mention of a bat roost in a recent High Court case grabbed headlines, but what should also be known is that bats have found ways to slow down ageing

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

<p>CGI image of the planned new 600MW power plant and LNG import terminal planned for North Kerry on the Shannon estuary. </p>

Controversial Shannon gas import terminal and power station plans are revived

Department of the Environment says it would not be appropriate for any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

Kerry County Council had already refused permission last November for the five-storey, over-basement boutique hotel in a corner site opposite Killarney House.

Plans for hotel on site of petrol station on Killarney's 'Golden Mile' turned down

Plans for a five-storey hotel to replace a prominent petrol station on Muckross Rd — Killarney’s ‘Golden Mile’ — have been turned down by An Bord Pleanála.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

<p>A High Court challenge has been brought in a bid to quash planning permission for a proposed development of 30 houses and a guesthouse in the Ráth Chairn Gaeltacht in Co Meath. Stock image.</p>

Bid to quash planning for proposed development in Gaeltacht

Local development co-operative secured leave to bring judicial review proceedings aimed at quashing An Bord Pleanála's June 2020 permission for the planned development

Tue, 28 Jul, 2020

‘Fast’ planning a threat to health and democracy

THE 2006 Planning Act facilitating the fast-tracking of strategic infrastructure development should only be used with great discretion as it does not lead to open and transparent planning.

Mon, 30 Jul, 2007

Corrib gas expected to flow by mid-2015

The coming on stream of the long delayed €3.4 billion Corrib gas project has moved a step closer with tests confirming that all five Corrib wells are now ready to flow.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Residents and businesses opposed to out-of-town retail park

BUSINESS associations along with independent traders’ body, RGDATA, and An Taisce are opposing plans for a €40 million retail park on the outskirts of Clare’s county town.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011

<p>Cork Airport terminal. An Bord Pleanála has overturned a planning decision to allow a house to be built 400m from the end of the runway. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Decision to allow new house within 400 metres of main runway at Cork Airport reversed

Proposed development would establish 'undesirable precedent' for similar developments

Wed, 18 Nov, 2020

Rare bat species puts Limerick’s €180m Project Opera on hold

A rare species of bat, as well as the soprano pipistrelle bat, may hold up development of the €180m Project Opera development in Limerick.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

<p> Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien: 'We absolutely need to improve our planning legislation to ensure we can deliver homes efficiently at an affordable rate where we need them.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

Planning process overhaul to seek to curb serial objections and reduce judicial reviews

Attorney General is working to 'streamline' planning laws

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021

Monard oral hearing: Day One - Revised plans to build new Cork town

For the second time in three years, An Bord Pleanála is examining controversial plans for a proposed new town with over 5,300 houses which Cork County Council seeks to develop 6km north of Cork City.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Judicial review of planning for 608-house Glanmire estate to go-ahead

A residents’ association plans to seek a judicial review after Bord Pleanála granted permission for one of the biggest housing developments ever planned in Cork.

Thu, 03 May, 2018

Owners of 3Arena seek to block Citywest concerts plan

The owners of the 3Arena, concert giants Live Nation is trying to block plans by Citywest Hotel to stage concerts at its convention centre.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2016

Challenge to Cork port plan dropped

The Port of Waterford has dropped plans to seek a judicial review of An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant planning for the Port of Cork’s €100 million expansion at Ringaskiddy.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2015