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Permission granted for controversial Kerry wind farm turbines

A controversial wind farm proposal for turbines reaching 150 metres in height and 120-metre diameter blades in the heart of historic Sliabh Luachra area in Kerry has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanala.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2018

<p>Steps and a plaza on the northern part of the plot. An Bord Pleanála said pedestrian and cyclist facilities on the existing local road network are substandard and it considered that the increased demand generated by this development would result in future residents walking and cycling along the local roads, leading to conflict between vehicular traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. Photo: Bluescape Limited</p>

Plans for 289 residential units in Cork shot down as 'steep' site discourages walking

An Bord Pleanála said the proposed development would generate increased traffic, give rise to traffic congestion, and would endanger public safety

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

U2 studio "not worth saving"

The Dublin Docklands Development Authority says U2’s Dublin recording studios are not worth retaining and have to be demolished to make way for a public walkway.

Tue, 29 Jan, 2002

Ryanair falls foul of minister over airport plan

TRANSPORT Minister Séamus Brennan yesterday criticised a move by Ryanair to hamper plans to bring thousands of tourists into Ireland next summer.

Tue, 24 Dec, 2002

Couple face hurdle to develop stalactite tourist site

A couple who fought for 15 years to secure planning permission to develop one of the world’s largest stalactites as a tourist attraction could face another hurdle, it emerged today.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2005

Academics object to high-rise hotel

Eoin English and Sean O’Riordan

Tue, 01 Feb, 2005

It’s time the politicians reflected the opposition to ‘thoroughly discredited’ gas project

THE recent announcement by An Bord Pleanála of the dangers of the proposed Corrib gas pipeline has drawn attention to very serious issues, and not before time.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2009

Right policies robustly implemented can solve housing crisis

Measures to stop land hoarding, create a more efficient planning system, and greater access to information, would start addressing the issue, writes Kieran Rose

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016

<p>
<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">The HSE bought Glenwood House in Carrigaline for €750,000 in 2021 </span>
<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">from the sister and brother-in-law of its head of mental health services for Cork/Kerry, Kevin Morrison</span>. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Residents' 'serious concerns' to delay planned mental health facility in Cork

One of the issues for Glenwood Residents Association includes the nature of the profile of the proposed residents of Glenwood House in Carrigaline

Fri, 02 Sep, 2022

<p>The revised plans retain the original proposals for a new museum, visitor centre and cafe in a revamped South Stand and a children’s playground at the Atlantic Pond. File picture: INPHO/James Crombie</p>

Páirc Uí Chaoimh board submits revised plans for stadium redevelopment

Revised plans exclude original proposal for a car park containing 124 spaces at the Blackrock end of the grounds

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

Timber homes builder will wait a year to hear if he goes to jail

The High Court has adjourned until early next year an application to jail the owner of a timber homes and garden products firm in Co Wicklow for his failure to comply with an order to demolish the company's factory.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2008

<p>A computer-generated image of the planned 92-unit residential development at Bessborough in Blackrock. Picture: SHIPSEYBARRY</p>

An Bord Pleanála refuses planning for €40m apartment scheme on Bessborough site

The long-awaited ruling by the planning appeals board upholds a decision by Cork City Council in January 2023 to refuse planning to developers MWB Two for the scheme

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

<p>In its ruling, An Bord Pleanála noted that the primary zoning objective for the site under the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 is to 'preserve the character of the area generally for use as agriculture, rural amenity, open space, recreational uses, green and blue infrastructure and to protect and enhance biodiversity'. </p>

Planning refusal may force medical practice near Cork Airport to relocate

The Airport Dental and Medical Surgery was refused retention permission for the conversion of its premises

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

<p>TDs have raised concerns about investment funds swooping in and gazumping buyers all over the country. Picture: PA </p>

Vulture funds 'spreading their wings' and snapping up property all across the State

Investment firms are buying homes in Waterford, Cork, Limerick and Galway, the Dáil heard

Tue, 11 May, 2021

<p>The facility, run by the existing Merchant's Quay Ireland (MQI) project providing medical services and needle exchange for drug users among other things, would be set up in a basement area of the existing Riverbank Centre premises providing booths where users can inject themselves and remain for some 30 minutes afterwards. </p>

Permission for drug injection facility near school rejected

Mr Justice Simons said one of the striking features of the proposed development was that it was to be located adjacent to a primary school

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

An Taisce: why in a democracy should so few people have so much power?

I REFER to An Taisce’s recent ‘unreserved’ apology to journalist Fintan O’Toole for describing his plan for his holiday home in Co Clare as ‘criminal’ and an ‘infection’ on the landscape.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2006

<p>A visualisation of the student accommodation development planned for he long-derelict Good Shepherd Convent in Cork City. File picture</p>

Call for audit of deaths and burials at Cork's Good Shepherd convent

Plans for 274 student apartments on the site of the former Magdalene laundry have been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

<p>The former IFI plant and lands at Marino Point. Picture: Denis Scannell</p>

Planning granted for demolition works to former IFI site in Cork Harbour

Separate planning application for a new fertiliser plant is currently being assessed

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

Anti-windfarm movement shows rural solidarity alive

Last Saturday my wife and I attended a ‘Come Dine with Me’ evening in the Heritage Centre in Ardara, Co Donegal.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015

Indaver lost credibility by dragging case on

Indaver is to apply once more to impose incineration on the residents of Cork Harbour. 

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015