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$EPA defends appointing pro-fracking firm for study$

EPA defends appointing pro-fracking firm for study

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defended the appointment of a pro-fracking company to lead a research study into the practice in Ireland.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015

Air Corps requires plume risk guarantee from proposed Cork incinerator

Irish Air Corps concerns about the impact on helicopter safety of a proposed incinerator in Co Cork can be ameliorated if the company behind the application can guarantee it will contain any risk from the plume to within 150m of the stack.

Wed, 20 Sep, 2017

Local residents protest against Apple works in Cork

Residents living next to Apple’s huge European headquarters in Cork have called for compensation following months of disruption caused by construction on its sprawling campus.

Tue, 12 Sep, 2017

Early 2017 opening for €70m Páirc project

Cork GAA coffers will contribute €20m to the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh, board secretary Frank Murphy has revealed.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Retrospective penalties on land mapping are unfair, claims MEP

It is unfair for the State to apply equally stiff penalties to rates of 3% and 20% in land eligibility overclaims, according to Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2014

Despite objections, councillors vote to build new road to national park

Despite objections from environmentalists, councillors have voted unanimously in favour of a contentious new access road to Killarney National Park.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2015

Lovetts’ restaurant serves appetite for top temples in Cork

The sale has closed on the former Lovetts’ restaurant in Cork’s suburbs, for 20% over its guide. 

Thu, 19 Feb, 2015

<p>The plan, if greenlit, will see a 24-storey apartment tower built on the site of the former Sextant Bar on Albert Quay, Cork city.</p>

€100m apartment scheme unveiled for former Sextant Bar site in Cork

The council's deputy chief executive, Brian Geaney, said that the proposal 'will be the catalyst to further unleash the potential of the docklands area'

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Planning approval for €12m runway extension at Waterford Airport

A long-awaited runway extension for Waterford Airport has been approved by An Bord Pleanála.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

<p>The board had approved the same project in 2018 but the decision was overturned by the High Court in January 2020 following a successful challenge brought by environmental activist, Peter Sweetman. File photo: Maurice O'Mahony</p>

Controversial solar farm in north Cork gets go-ahead for second time

The board ordered a buffer zone to be established around a local ring fort in order to prevent damage to the listed monument

Fri, 12 Mar, 2021

Ashford Studios hoping to strike 'lucky again' after conclusion of Vikings series

The owners of Ashford Studios in Co Wicklow are hoping that they “can strike lucky again” after the conclusion of filming of the ‘Vikings’ series at the studios.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2018

<p>Court action brought by Futureproof Clare over the August 2022 approval for the deposition of an additional 8m cubic metres of bauxite residue and 22,500 cubic metres of 'salt cake' at a 222-hectare site on Aughinish Island.</p>

Planning board will not contest challenge to permission for expanded disposal capacity at Limerick refinery

An Bord Pleanála has told the High Court it is conceding in a challenge to permission granted for increased disposal capacity at Aughinish Alumina

Mon, 08 May, 2023

<p>The student accommodation, which consists of 17 bedspaces, cannot be used for tourist accommodation during non-term periods unless the developer, Philip O’Connor, secures separate planning permission. File picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Board approves demolition of Cork's Kino cinema for student accommodation facility

The proposed €4m five-storey development will also include an art house on the ground floor consisting of a cinema and performing arts space as well as a café/bar.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

<p>When appealing a planning decision it is necessary to seek legal and engineering advice. Picture: iStock.</p>

How best to deal with a planning appeal

Legal advice for farmers

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

Planning granted for respite centre for sick children in Kerry

A Kerry-based charity is to build a €10m respite care centre for sick children near Tralee after winning a four-year battle for planning permission for the facility.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2017

<p>Figures from Cork City Council show planning has been granted for thousands of apartments in several strategic housing developments that are just not being built. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins</p>

No start on 2,500 apartments with planning permission in Cork City

Council to discuss potential emergency responses to the anticipated tsunami of evictions expected following the lifting of the eviction ban

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

<p>A CGI of the proposed apartment plan by Cairn Homes for the former RTE lands in Montrose. It includes 611 apartments in nine blocks, ranging from four to 10 storeys in height. Picture: Cairn Homes</p>

Cairn Homes to commence work on RTÉ site after €107.5m deal

Initial phase of work will consist of residential construction in the north-west corner of the site

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

<p>Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. The new Planning Bill not only centralises power but pushes back on safeguards and public accountability.</p>

Attracta Uí Bhroin: New Planning Bill provides fertile ground for corruption and extortion

Many of us were glued to the TV last Monday to watch RTÉ Investigates for yet more gory details of more problems in the area of planning in Ireland. Most people typically switch off when you mention “planning”. Not so this week.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Plannning Notes: Permission granted for medical clinic at Lotamore

An historic home on Cork’s northside is in line to become a medical clinic after a recent grant of planning permission.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2014

Motorway plans spell disasterfor Hill of Tara

THE Hill of Tara constitutes the heart and soul of Ireland. Our ceremonial and mythical capital, its very name invokes the spirit and mystique of our people, and is instantly recognisable worldwide.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2004