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Council blocks plans for biodiesel facility in Tipperary

South Tipperary County Council has rejected plans for a controversial biogas and biodiesel production facility near the world-renowned Ballydoyle and Coolmore equine establishments.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2007

<p> A plaque on the wall of the folly on the lands of the former mother and baby home at Bessborough, Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

'The children were listened to': Survivors welcome Bessborough decision

An Bord Pleanála refused planning for 179 apartments amid concerns about the possible location of a children’s burial ground on the site

Wed, 26 May, 2021

<p>It has emerged from the Department for Housing that just €1.4bn of the €4bn earmarked this year for social and affordable housing has been spent to the end of September. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA</p>

Irish Examiner view: Housing on the right track, but still off target

Despite all the politicking, it might just be that Ireland is on the right track when it comes to building homes. But decades of underachievement have us on the back foot

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Cabinet to discuss National Children's Hospital process

The proposed National Children's Hospital will be up for discussion once again at today's weekly cabinet meeting.

Tue, 06 Mar, 2012

What law allows five innocent men to be jailed?

WHAT law is it that allows five innocent men to be jailed in order to facilitate the construction of a pipeline carrying untreated gas through their lands?

Tue, 12 Jul, 2005

<p>The proposed development comprises a 600MW Power Plant and a Terminal that will import LNG.</p>

Department of Environment to oppose €650m liquified natural gas plant on Shannon Estuary

The department says the proposed development goes against the Government's Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas

Wed, 25 Aug, 2021

Trump Doonbeg records first operating profit since Trumps purchased resort for knock down price

The Donald Trump-owned Trump Doonbeg resort in Co Clare has recorded its first operating profit since the Trump organisation purchased the resort for a knock down price in 2014.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2019

Residents granted permission to bring challenge over visitor centre at Hell Fire club

An Bord Pleanála had granted permission for €15m facility

Thu, 26 Nov, 2020

<p>The Ardcahan bridge, north of Dunmanway, is flooded several times a year, but preventative works are restricted because it is in a special area of conservation. Picture: Richard Mills</p>

'It's a joke': Three major West Cork projects put on hold to protect freshwater pearl mussel

Three major infrastructure projects in West Cork have been put on hold, because of risk to the endangered freshwater pearl mussel. The projects include flood-relief works on the main road to Cork City and the upgrade of a sewage-treatment plant.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

<p>The Old Head of Kinsale. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Scorecard boost for Old Head of Kinsale as profits and revenues surge

The golf complex attracts 20,000 visitors annually with 50% originating from the US and 80% from overseas

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Under starter’s orders

AND they’re off. The first new homes launch of 2005 around Cork city is a batch of just under 100 homes at Ashmount Court, Silversprings.

Sat, 22 Jan, 2005

Supreme Court begins hearing appeal over €850m Apple Data Centre

The law was “radically misapplied” by An Bord Pleanála in the way it granted permission for the first phase of tech giant Apple’s planned €850m data centre in Athenry, Co Galway, the Supreme Court has heard.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2018

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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">A spokesperson for Revenue said that any such payment "which ultimately influences the planning process potentially has tax implications”. </span>File photo: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie</p>

Revenue issues warning to anyone who has been paid for withdrawing planning appeals

It follows the revelation of planning appeals made by brothers John and Micheal Callaghan being withdrawn in exchange for cash payments from developers

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

<p>A CGI image of the planned new power plant and LNG import terminal planned for North Kerry on the Shannon estuary. Shannon LNG, a subsidiary of US multinational New Fortress Energy, had sought to build a power plant, battery energy storage system, floating storage and other associated works near Ballylongford.</p>

Shannon LNG granted leave to challenge refusal of Kerry gas terminal

The original refusal was based on a 2021 Government policy on the importation of fracked gas

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

<p> Before 5 Family Centre in Churchfield: It is understood meetings to discuss funding options are due to take place towards the end of next week. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Childcare company abandons plans for creche in Cork after planning rejected again

Some 400 parents in Ballincollig now forced to look elsewhere for childcare after Múin Childcare decided not to lodge appeal with An Bord Pleanála

Thu, 09 May, 2024

<p>Project proposed the change of use of the ground floor of numbers 11 and 12 Castle Street from retail use for use as a betting shop. File picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Developers to appeal Cork council's refusal of planning for 'super betting office' in city centre

Cork County Council said it had 'very serious concerns' about proposals for works on Castle Street and South Main Street

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Cobh boosted by purchase of former IFI site at Marino Point

A Port of Cork-led consortium’s purchase of the former IFI site at Marino Point could have huge benefits for Cobh.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

<p>Students Jennifer Clifford, Grainne Stembridge, Orlaith O'Byrne and Maeve Bartley at the USI student walkout protest at University College, Cork as students walked out of lectures to protest living conditions.</p>

S Mick Clifford: Shambolic housing policies here to stay

On October 4, 2018, the Dáil declared housing to be a national emergency. Earlier that day, over 10,000 people protested about the prevailing situation on the streets of Dublin.

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

Objectors to €220m Cork-Ringaskiddy motorway consider options

Objectors to a €220m Cork motorway that has received approval from An Bord Pleanála say they will consider their options in the coming days — including potential court action — to prevent the development from going ahead.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2018

<p>An artist's impression of the Marmalade Lane development. Lioncor confirmed that there will be a suite of measures in place for dogs at the apartment complex. Pic via Lioncor Developments</p>

Developer gets green light for 446 apartments on land formerly owned by nuns' order

The appeals board gave the scheme the go-ahead after ordering the omission of two of the seven apartments blocks.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2021