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Lack of data hinders debate on one-off housing

DEBATE about the desirability of one-off housing has raged since the 1980s although in the early days the argument was more about aesthetics than environmental and social sustainability with many builders accused of destroying the landscape with incongruous Spanish-style villas, mock Palladian mansions and mini-Southforks.

Tue, 01 Jan, 2008

We are perfectly positioned to harvest the wind

I WAS disappointed to read the one-sided and somewhat inaccurate letter from historian Dr Colmán Etchingham (Irish Examiner letters, November 18).

Mon, 04 Dec, 2006

Green MEP calls for someone 'to lose their job' if public transport use does not rise

A Green MEP has said someone should lose their job if they do not increase the number of people using public transport to head to Croke Park.

Fri, 19 Jul, 2019

Paperwork and final impact studies completed for Foynes Port roads plan

Amid speculation of cuts to the €116bn earmarked for capital projects in the National Development Plan, Fianna Fáil wants to ensure the proposed €450m road network plan for Foynes Port, including a by-pass at Adare, moves ahead.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

<p>Cork County Council collected less than €10,000 levied against the owners of derelict properties.</p>

Cork County Council collected less than €10,000 in derelict property penalties

Total outstanding levies to be collected by Cork County Council amount to €183,700.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2022

<p>Map showing the route of the planned M28 Motorway to Ringaskiddy.</p>

Way cleared for construction of M28 motorway in Cork

Chair of the M28 Steering Group, Ger Harrington, said it was a devastating blow but that the community would accept it. "We left nothing out on the pitch, we fought the good fight, and exercised our constitutional right."

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Surfers say Donald Trump's €10m Doonbeg rock-barrier plan is heavy-handed

Surfers yesterday described Donald Trump’s €10m rock barrier plan to protect his golf resort at Doonbeg as “heavy-handed”.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Donald Trump’s €10m Doonbeg plan a ‘gift to the community’

Donald Trump’s €10m plan to build a coastal rock barrier to protect his links resort at Doonbeg has been described as “a gift to the community”.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

National Children’s Hospital: Planning permission a balm for all

Health Minister Leo Varadkar talks a lot, both on and off the airwaves, but he isn’t often given to over-excitement. He exudes a calm demeanour amidst the maelstrom of political life.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2016

GAA beats downturn byre-signing big brands

GUINNESS and Etihad Airways have signed up to remain as associate sponsors of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship for 2012.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2012

Model Farm Road development site on a sale for mark-up of €2 million

A CORK suburban development site which sold for a very strong €3.5m less than two years ago, has been quielty returned to the market, at a c €2m mark-up, according to sources.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2019

<p>The project would mean traffic would bypass Adare. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

€450m Limerick road project faces two High Court challenges

Foynes to Limerick project has been in the works since 2014 and was given approval last August

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

<p>Terminal 2 and other parts of Dublin Airport went red for World Blood Donor Day last Friday. Daa chief Kenny Jacobs told the Oireachtas transport committee the bid to increase the airport's passenger cap could be achieved within two years. Picture: Maxwells</p>

Daa chief says Dublin Airport passenger cap could be raised within two years

Despite Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s assertion it could take five years, Kenny Jacobs told the Oireachtas transport committee it could happen within 24 months

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

<p>The issue that led to the Irish Planning Institute’s travails was one of the most controversial planning policies of recent decades, Strategic Housing Developments (SHD), introduced in 2018, ostensibly to speed up planning. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Denis Minihane</span>
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Mick Clifford: Claims of Irish Planning Institute whistleblower still not fully addressed

An external report into the actions of the former executive director of the Irish Planning Institute highlighted a number of still unanswered concerns, writes Mick Clifford

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

One objection to €40m Limerick retail development project

A HUGE city centre retail development has been given the go-ahead in Limerick. However, a sole objector may hold up the project indefinitely.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2008

Planning appeals likely at Cork's Good Shepherd convent

Plans for a residential development at the Sunday’s Well site of the former Good Shepherd convent in Cork City are likely to be the subject of planning appeals after considerable local objection.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Business people urged to get behind plan for golf links at Inch

BUSINESS people in Kerry were yesterday urged to get behind a campaign to build a golf links, projected to create 65 jobs.

Thu, 19 Aug, 2010

Admiral’s Walk scheme could rock the boat

THREE-storey terraced and semi-detached houses in a courtyard site in Kinsale have just been released on the market this week and should create a bit of a stir in the gourmet town.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2002

Oyster Bank most suitable site for container terminal, hearing told

A BORD Pleanála oral hearing was yesterday told that the Oyster Bank at Ringaskiddy was the most suitable of three sites examined for the Port of Cork’s proposed new €226 million container and cargo terminal.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2008

GAA Central Council must not act in haste

WHEN the GAA’s Management Committee and Central Council meet today they should take stock of the decisions they are being asked to make as regards the use of Croke Park in 2008 for games other than those promoted by the GAA.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2007