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Green light for Amazon €1bn Dublin data centre plan

An opponent of Apple’s stalled plans for a data centre in Co Galway has failed to prevent online giant Amazon securing planning permission for the first phase of its plans for a €1bn data centre in north-west Dublin.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2018

Local residents secure High Court orders overturning Wexford wind farm planning permission

A number of local residents have secured High Court orders on consent quashing An Bord Pleanála’s approval of permission for a windfarm in Co Wexford, writes Ann O’Loughlin.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2017

Bird’s eye perch is a harbour delight

WILMOUNT Terrace in Cobh has a crow’s nest perch above Cork harbour - and that’s perhaps part of the reason why the daughter of a long-serving Cork harbour pilot lived at this address for many years.

Sat, 10 May, 2003

<p>The plans are for a 15-acre site across from Killarney National Park. Picture: Valerie O'Sulliva</p>

'Dismayed' Killarney residents object to large-scale housing plans

Proposal is for a 15-acre infill site off the N71 Port Road, opposite the Killarney National Park

Tue, 10 May, 2022

File image of Cornelius and Suzanne Dennehy at a previous court sitting

Kerry couple win appeal over gate built on laneway to Kerry lake

A Kerry couple have won a High Court challenge over the use of a laneway beside their home which has been at the centre of a long running row over access to a scenic lake.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Cork Port claims rival objections are flawed

THE Port of Cork yesterday rubbished a rival port’s objection to its plans to build a €226 million container and cargo terminal at Ringaskiddy in Co Cork.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2008

Planning Notes: 86-house scheme in Mallow gets go-ahead from council

The construction of nearly 90 new houses near Mallow in north Cork has been approved by a local authority.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2016

Boost for Cork as €50m Albert Quay development gets go-ahead

Planners have given the green light for a €50m, nine-storey office block which could deliver up to 2,000 jobs for Cork city.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2014

Sean Finlay: A planning system for a modern Ireland

Resourcing our judiciary is necessary to arrive at a planning system that is fit for purpose, one that can deliver major investment and infrastructural projects, writes Sean Finlay

Wed, 04 Dec, 2019

<p>Residents lodged an appeal with An Coimisiún Pleanála against a decision of Limerick City and County Council to grant retention permission for the floodlights. Stock picture</p>

Priest and residents' group in planning row over retention of floodlights at church in Limerick

Parish priest had also sought permission to retain a meeting room and an opening in a drystone wall at St John the Baptist Church in Kilcornan, Co Limerick

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

<p>Severe flooding in Limerick city in February 2014. Picture: Kieran Clancy</p>

€26m flood relief scheme gets go ahead in Limerick city

It is estimated that construction will start in the first quarter of 2022 and will take approximately two years to complete.

Wed, 26 May, 2021

Permission quashed for Co. Clare wind farm over An Bord Pleanála failure to make “complete and precise” findings

Permission for a wind farm in Co. Clare has been overturned by the Supreme Court due to An Bord Pleanála’s failure to make “complete, definitive and precise” findings required by European law for a valid Appropriate Assessment of the project.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2018

Wind farm objectors given leave to lodge appeal

An environmental group has secured leave to appeal against the rejection of its challenge to a grant of permission for a wind farm in Co Laois.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2015

<p>Bessborough: Lands such as this where infants died must be sensitively treated. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

Children's Minister urges local authorities to protect mother and baby home burial sites from development

Roderic O'Gorman says his priority is to ensure that lands such as Bessborough in Cork city, where over 900 infants born at or associated with the site died, are sensitively treated

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

<p>CGI images of the proposed 198-unit strategic housing development scheme in Cloghroe, Cork: An Coimisiún Pleanála turned down the planning application.</p>

Planning for 200 homes on outskirts of Cork City rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Among reasons for rejection was proposed development's adverse impact on retail business in Blarney and Ballincollig

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Kilkenny skydiving company launches High Court action

A company which teaches skydiving has today launched a High Court action over an order by Kilkenny County Council that the firm ceases operations.

Tue, 18 Jul, 2017

<p>Nos 118/119 Barrack St, Cork, were acquired by Cork County Council by compulsory purchase order.</p>

Two long-time derelict Cork City properties set to be sold

Nos 118 and 119 Barrack St were CPOd by Cork City Council last year

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Plan for second hospital in doubt after man objects

PLANS for a second private hospital in Waterford have been thrown into doubt by a sole objection which could delay the project.

Tue, 24 Aug, 2004

US embassy’s security plan sparks row

The US government wants to erect a new defence perimeter at its Dublin embassy — including a barrier almost 3m high and an outer cordon of 1m-high steel bollards — to protect staff from any likely terrorist attack.

Mon, 27 May, 2013

Controversial bio-diesel plant gets go-ahead

CONTROVERSIAL plans for Ireland’s first bio-diesel production plant have been approved despite the advice of a senior planner.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2006