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The incineration of democracy

THE decision-making process in relation to the proposed waste incinerator at Ringaskiddy is a travesty of democracy.

Sat, 19 Feb, 2005

‘Use it or lose it’ measure to jump-start housing projects

Developers will be forced to ‘use or lose’ large residential construction plans under new laws to be agreed by Cabinet.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2019

<p>The National Children's Hospital in Dublin is not expected to become operational until 2024 at least.</p>

Irish Examiner view: Hospital update gives little cause for optimism

The Oireachtas health committee was told that expenditure to date on the National Children's Hospital project has reached €1,130,409,151

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

<p>Works have started on the PRISM site, by CField Construction. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Work begins on €20m Prism project in Cork City

More than 18 months since the planning application was lodged with Cork City Council, contractors moved on site this week

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

<p>Ann Doherty said Cork can not depend on luck to avoid disastrous floods such as this one in February 2014. Picture: Denis Scannell</p>

Council chief hits out at group opposing flood relief scheme in Cork

Ann Doherty accused Save Cork City of only wanting what it wants, and of objecting to anything they don’t agree with, regardless of the common good.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2020

<p> Irish Planning Institute president Gavin Lawlor said evidence-led solutions were needed to help solve the capacity challenges facing the state. Picture: Fennell Photography</p>

'Planning is everyone’s whipping boy and scapegoat for issues around housing and infrastructure'

Irish Planning Institute's annual conference in Galway calls for evidence-led solutions to State's capacity challenges

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Planning Notes: Retirement village plan for equestrian centre

An equestrian centre near the Cork suburb of Rochestown could become a retirement village if a recent planning application is successful.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2014

<p>An Bord Pleanála said the proposed development would result in increased artificial lighting generated at both the construction and operational phases of the development which would impact "Lesser Horseshoe Bats that commute along routes to the west of the Port Road/Deenagh River". File picture</p>

Planning refused for Killarney apartments amid fears of impact on bats

The application failed because of concern about how artificial lighting might disturb Lesser Horseshoe Bats on their way to and from its roost in the nearby demesne area of the Killarney National Park

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

<p>More than 3,350 people signed an online petition against the development and there were 222 submissions objecting to the planning application. Picture: Daragh Mac Sweeney/Provision</p>

Locals to appeal granting of planning permission for East Cork piggery

Piggery in Ballymacoda, East Cork, has been granted permission to demolish an existing piggery and increase the same site from its current 1,000 'finisher' pigs to 4,224-4,500 finishers, which will double the output of pig slurry to 7m litres a year

Tue, 13 Apr, 2021

Further calls to block wind turbines in Waterford

Further calls have been made to amend Waterford’s county development plan to exclude wind turbines in an area where 300 homes could be impacted by them.

Mon, 24 Dec, 2018

<p>A wind turbine park and solar farm in Germany. Sometimes a complex like this also has a biogas plant, all contributing to the country’s 56% of electricity from renewable sources. Could planning permission for such a climate-friendly complex be achieved in Ireland?</p>

Comment: Seeking planning permission for anything is a daunting task in Ireland

There are numerous signs that every step in the climate mitigation process will be opposed by some.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2020

McDowell electoral hopes up in smoke?

MICHAEL MCDOWELL, we were told this week, had depicted himself as the ‘Messiah of Dublin South East’ who had engaged in the “final betrayal”.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2006

<p>Hurling legend Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has been scuppered in his bid to build a new four-storey home in Cork. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile</p>

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín scuppered in bid to build new home in Cork

The All-Ireland winner and his wife Siobhan Quirke had hoped to build a new home just outside Inishannon

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

<p>Leeside Quays Limited, which is a subsidiary of O'Callaghan Properties, lodged an application with Cork City Council earlier this summer seeking permission to develop more than 1,300 residential units at the Goulding’s site, Centre Park Rd and Monahan Rd, in the city's docks.</p>

Planning granted for 1,300 homes in Cork city's largest-ever single residential development

The site is earmarked for 1,325 residential units on a site bounded on either side by Monahan Road and Centre Park Road

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Irish person was injured in Westminster attack

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2017

Coillte's Cullenagh wind farm to go ahead after appeal concerning freshwater pearl mussel rejected

The way has been cleared for the development of a wind farm after the Court of Appeal rejected a challenge to planning permission centring on concerns for a “critically endangered” freshwater pearl mussel.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

High levels of planning disputes cause delay

RECORD numbers of planning disputes are causing growing delays in decisions on contentious developments.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2007

<p>The completed Haulbowline Public Park.</p>

Haulbowline Public Park finally set to open

Another former dump in Cork is set to become an attractive public amenity.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2020

Cork County Council's decision to deny planning permission for small housing estate overturned

Decision, which was based on proximity to proposed route of M28, ruled 'untenable' by planning board

Thu, 17 Dec, 2020

<p>Spencer Place Development Company (SPDC) wanted height increases from seven to 13 storeys for one apartment block and from seven to 11 for the second. File picture: Pexels</p>

Court overturns second permission to raise height of Dublin dockland apartment blocks

The case arose from a plan by a company of developer Johnny Ronan for more than 500 apartments/co-living spaces and commercial units

Mon, 19 Oct, 2020