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Clean-up of asbestos dump 30 years after protests to cost taxpayer €1m

THE taxpayer will foot a €1 million-plus bill to clean up a 30-year-old asbestos dump in Cork harbour.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2008

Port of Cork bids for Marino Point plant

THE Port of Cork has put in a bid for the former IFI plant at Marino Point, with plans to develop part of it as a national bio-energy centre.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2008

Council lays down strict conditions for private helipad

A LOCAL authority has laid down strict conditions after granting planning permission to a property developer for a helicopter pad near his home.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2008

Tides could spread toxic waste

TIDE movement on Cork harbour would mean that any potential chemical waste from the former Irish Steel plant is effectively swirled around the harbour.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2008

Ryanair seeks judicial review over terminal

RYANAIR has applied for a judicial review of An Bord Pleanála’s decision upholding planning permission for the Dublin Airport Authority’s new terminal, T2.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2007

Ryanair boss vows to terminate €750m ‘T2’ at Dublin airport

RYANAIR has accused the Dublin Airport Authority of “monopoly abuse” over its plans to press ahead with a controversial second terminal at Dublin Airport.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2007

Roche defends EPA move on incinerator licences

ENVIRONMENT Minister Dick Roche last night defended the decision by the Environment Protection Agency to grant licences to two incinerators in Cork and Meath.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2004

<p>Residents of Kells, Co Kilkenny, have lodged judicial review proceedings in the High Court against An Bord Pleanála and Eircom. File picture: Don MacMonagle</p>

Eir will not rebuild controversial Kilkenny mast before case concludes

Mast was installed and then taken down when planning consultant pointed out it had been erected in the wrong place, court heard

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

<p>A computer-generated image of the proposed 92-unit residential development at Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork.</p>

Support groups urge council to refuse planning for Bessborough site

The Bessboro Mother and Baby Home Support Group said the uncertainty around potential child burials on the site still exists today.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

<p>Dealz, Fonthill Retail Park, Clondalkin.</p>

Dealz store owners win challenge against planning laws threatening its closure

An Bord Pleanála must reconsider its refusal to declare that the use of the premises as a Dealz store is exempted development — meaning it does not require planning permission

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Morning Briefing: Top stories on Wednesday, January 4

Morning Briefing: Top stories on Wednesday, May 18

Good morning everyone. Here's today's briefing from the early crew here on the Irish Examiner newsdesk.

Wed, 18 May, 2022

<p>An Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision of Cork County Council to approve the proposed development by Cork Education and Training Board of the new sports facility on a 3.2 hectare site adjoining Davis College in Summerhill. File picture</p>

Major sports development granted for Mallow school despite local objections

The project had been opposed by Manor Park Residents’ Association, which claims it would result in a loss of privacy and increased noise levels and light pollution as well as having a negative impact on the value of their homes

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

<p>The 16-storey JCD office tower planned for Albert Quay at the grounds of the old Sextant bar. Picture: G-Net 3D, gnet.ie</p>

'A terrible precedent for the city's historic buildings' — plan to scrap apartments for offices criticised

The Sextant pub was demolished to allow JCD Group build more than 200 apartments in the city centre but the developer now says these are too expensive and it plans to build offices instead.

Sun, 30 May, 2021

<p>An Bord Pleanála has approved the compulsory acquisition by Cork City Council of four derelict city centre buildings numbers 62, 63, 64, 65 North Main Street. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

Four derelict Cork city centre buildings to be acquired by council

In granting its consent for the compulsory acquisition of numbers 62, 63, 64 and 65 North Main St, the board said it considered each of the sites on the historic street to be derelict

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

VIDEO: Students protest over harbour incinerator plans

Maritime college students dressed in protection suits and air filtration masks were among 250 people who protested outside the site of a proposed major incinerator in Cork harbour.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Macroom bypass a step closer as legal way cleared

Plans for a multimillion euro 40km bypass of one of the worst bottlenecks on the main Cork to Kerry road have taken a major step forward.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2013

Developer is denied right of way access to building site

Cork’s city councillors voted last night against giving a developer the right of way over a public green to facilitate access to a site for a housing development.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2013

Anti-pylon protest draws more than 1,500

More than 1,500 people walked through the cold and rain at the weekend to protest against a proposed Eirgrid network of pylons designated for the area around the Comeragh Mountains.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2013

€35.5m unspent as building regulations delay school projects

New building regulations and local planning appeals have delayed dozens of major school building projects this year.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2014

M50 site being considered for children’s hospital

The Mater Hospital’s role as the preferred location for a new national children’s hospital is coming under pressure after it emerged a greenfield site near the M50 on Dublin’s northside is being seriously considered.

Tue, 08 May, 2012