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‘I’d find myself in court if I interfered over incinerator’ says Simon Coveney

The new planning minister said he will be “disappointed” if An Bord Pleanála approves the building of an incinerator in Co Cork but that he would find himself in court if he tried to intervene.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

<p>Flooding at Fr Mathew Quay in Cork City. Picture Denis Minihane</p>

Flood protection works to begin by end of 2023

Long-delayed multi-million upgrade works to an historic Cork City quay, which will also provide flood protection to , should get underway before the end of next year.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Eir — the original applicants for the mast itself — asked that the application be remitted to the board once more, meaning the entire case will be considered on its merits for a second time once the original decision is quashed.</span>
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Planning board drops defence of case taken against granting of permission to build telecommunications mast

An Coimisiún Pleanála told Peter Thomson, who had initially objected to the construction of a telecommunications mast adjacent to his home, that it would no longer be opposing the quashing of the original decision made by its former deputy chair Paul Hyde

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Fast track planning permission being sought for 17-storey apartment tower in Cork city

Fast track planning permission is being sought this week for a 17-storey apartment tower, on Cork city’s South Link Road, on a compact site previously a rail track goods yard and sidings.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

<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

The steps needed to combat corruption

After forensically outlining the scale of corruption at almost every level of political life, the Mahon Tribunal makes a series of recommendations which it says will “assist” in combating that corruption in the future.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2012

Objectors hit back at Dublin Mountain 'vanity project' as council plays down environmental impact of visitor centre

The promoters of a controversial new visitor centre proposed for the Dublin Mountain have claimed it will have no adverse impact on protected wildlife and habitats in the area.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Prime site opportunity in top residential area

CBRE, which is celebrating the opening its first office in Cork city, is the selling agent for an interesting property in Blackrock that has just come to market.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2017

Indaver faces ‘real challenge’ over harbour incinerator plans

The minister driving the €1bn re-invention of Cork Harbour as a tourism, research, and innovation hub says waste firm Indaver faces a “real challenge” to convince him and the public of the merits of an incinerator in the area.

Tue, 19 May, 2015

Local residents plea: ‘Cork Harbour has to be protected’

The campaign to stop an incinerator being built in Cork Harbour is stepping up a notch as efforts get under way to raise awareness in Cork City and to get companies to pledge financial support towards the cost of a judicial review.

Tue, 19 Jun, 2018

Councillors shoot down controversial housing plan by refusing right of way to developers

COUNCILLORS forced a housing plan with a controversial entrance back to the drawing board last night.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2007

<p>Krispy Kreme took out a 10-year lease on the ground floor of Porter’s newsagents on St Patrick's Street, which closed in October 2022. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Krispy Kreme's Cork city centre outlet in doubt after appeal dropped

Doughnut chain had lodged appeal with An Bord Pleanála after it had failed in its bid for retention permission for change of use from previous retail use to a cafe at its St Patrick's Street branch

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

<p>The man's one-car family cycles as much as possible to minimise emissions in Cork city.</p>

Cork family refused planning for bike storage bin as it sets 'undesirable precedent'

Planners say structure 'constitutes visual clutter'

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

<p>An exploratory drilling Rig carrying out a feasibility study of the seabed to assess its suitability for the proposed Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France at Claycastle, Youghal, Co Cork- Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger</p>

East Cork road closures for €1bn cable connector

EirGrid said it hopes to provide mitigation measures to ease disruption during the works.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2021

Objection blocks Mercy University Hospital’s cancer care centre in Cork

Mercy University Hospital has been refused planning permission for a new cancer care centre in Cork city following objections from a local resident.

Fri, 12 Oct, 2018

<p>In a post to social media, Marian Agrios said while her name will be on the ballot, she is asking not to be considered by voters</p>

Fine Gael candidate quits race after admitting to taking money from developer

The report outlines that when the plan was approved by the local council, Ms Agrios and her husband had indicated they would appeal to An Bord Pleanála, delaying the development.

Tue, 28 May, 2024

City boss quizzed over challenge to Cork retail project

Cork’s city manager has been asked to publish the legal advice that resulted in councillors voting against mounting a legal challenge to a contentious retail project.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Planning board to rule on brewing Starbucks row in Cork

A planning row over Starbucks outlets in Cork has been referred to An Bórd Pleanála for determination.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2015

<p>The entrance to Bessborough Centre in Cork. MWB Two have expressed surprise at a decision to refuse planning for their 92-unit scheme on the site.</p>

Developers appeal against refusal of planning for Bessborough apartments

The developers were refused planning for a €40m scheme last month.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

<p> The commission's report recommends that 20% of housing stock should be social and cost rental. Picture Denis Minihane.</p>

S Mick Clifford: Ireland has a housing emergency that is being met without urgency

An emergency requires drastic action that will discommode many if not most sections of society. Yet, in housing, all we have seen is a few tweaks here and there

Sun, 26 May, 2024