This week’s ruling may lead to a dismantling of a Waterford wind farm, which is likely to have widespread repercussions for wind energy into the future, writes Michael Clifford.

PLANS to develop a €226m container terminal in Cork Harbour will not damage its sailing pursuits or property prices, an oral hearing was told yesterday.

Kerry County Council has decided, by a narrow vote, to lift a ban on the erection of telecommunications masts within 1km of residential buildings, including homes, schools, and hospitals.

second, high-end Waterford hotel is planned by the purchaser of the Ard Rí/Ardree Hotel as the city positions itself as a pivot in the Ireland’s Ancient East tourism drive.

The Department of Housing is to issue guidelines to all local authorities to give them clarity when dealing with Airbnb properties.

Tánaiste Michael McDowell, has said the PDs will not take part in any future Government that supports the controversial incinerator planned for his Dublin constituency.

PJ Hegarty & Sons have been appointed contractors for the €150m redevelopment of ESB’s Dublin 2 head office site at Lower Fitzwilliam St.

THE National Roads Authority (NRA) is to spend €200,000 on signs to direct motorists to services in towns and cities in response to criticism over the lack of service stations and lay-bys on the country’s motorway network.

GAA chiefs in Cork say they are confident that a standoff with City Hall over payments for public lighting upgrades around the redeveloped Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be resolved before the stadium hosts two Ed Sheeran concerts in May.

The banking inquiry did not get answers on why two of Ireland’s biggest banks gave open support and millions of euro within days for one of the best-known failed boom-time developments after witnesses said they were restricted from talking about the deal.