Importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) at a proposed site on the Shannon estuary and a storage facility at Islandmagee in Co Antrim could help reduce prices for consumers, according to research by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Regulating AirBnB could free up around 3,000 homes across the country for renters, according to a Labour Senator.

Tesco Ireland has failed in its bid to halt German discount retailer Lidl’s expansion here.

Residents from the north Dublin suburb of Swords are trying to block the local Muslim community from establishing a prayer, cultural, and community centre at a site in the area.

In the aftermath of a building boom dogged by poor planning and a tribunal that found corruption rife in the system, the Cabinet has approved proposals to establish a planning regulator.

PLANS for a major retail development in the west Clare town of Miltown Malbay have been thrown out by a local authority.

The Port of Cork has admitted it was involved in a serious incident last year, when dust from cargo being unloaded in Ringaskiddy clogged the air filters of a major pharmaceutical plant.

Entrepreneur Jay Bourke said yesterday that he is delighted with the performance of his Market Bar, with figures showing that the business recorded pre-tax profits of €407,372 in 2012.

Donal Óg Cusack has abandoned his current plans to build his dream home out on the outskirts of his homeplace in Cork writes Gordan Deegan.

The Belgian company seeking planning permission for a new €173m incinerator at Ringaskiddy in Co Cork last year increased its pre-tax profits by 10% to €11m.

A major row over the right of the State to compulsorily acquire land is threatening the construction of a greenway way regarded as a vital piece of tourist infrastructure.