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<p>UCC student accommodation under construction at the site of the former Crow's Nest in Cork. Institutions should work together on a new vision for student living beyond the city fringes. Photo: Larry Cummins</p>

Irish Examiner view: Find a better way for student living

When the Munster Technological University (MTU) was formally established the Cork region could, if it were boastful, brag that it was home to a second university. This is a concentration of opportunity and expertise unimaginable half a lifetime ago.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

Community in direct protest over wind farm

A Co Waterford community, fighting against a proposed wind farm, has sent protest letters and a video message to a German energy company behind the project.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2018

M20 corridor puts brakes on planning permissions

The route corridor on some parts of the proposed M20 motorway has been extended to up to 10 miles in width and anyone who has sought planning permission anywhere along the entire corridor is being told their application is "premature" until the ...

Tue, 14 Jul, 2020

Carrigstown is on the move — but not everyone’s happy

Fair City is on the move — but not without the accustomed controversy.

Fri, 07 Jul, 2017

<p>Taoiseach Simon Harris meets family members following a Stardust ceremony of commemoration at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin.</p>

Government to engage with Stardust families on redress

Taoiseach Simon Harris is due to confirm to Cabinet that Sara Moorhead SC has been appointed as counsel for the State in dealing with legal representatives of the Stardust families

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

<p>The former CMP Diary site on Tramore Road, being developed as Creamfields. pic Larry Cummins </p>

Dairygold sells former CMP site in Cork for €25.6m

Dairygold has sold its Creamfields Cork site to Cairn Homes for €25.6m, paving the way for 606 homes

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

<p>Environmentalist Peter Sweetman, is the country’s foremost litigator in objecting to major development or infrastructure projects. Photo: Paddy Cummins</p>

Michael Clifford: The woodturner who is a splinter in the thumbs of the planners

Peter Sweetman, accustomed to anger in the face of his objections, has received bullets in the post three times. He says: “I like them because once I have them it means they can’t be used to shoot me.”

Sat, 23 Jan, 2021

Video: Local opposition to Ringaskiddy incinerator still burns strong

It is 15 years since the residents of Ringaskiddy heard about plans for an incinerator in their backyard. They tell Catherine Shanahan their opposition to the project has not dimmed.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

<p>(Left) The site at 42, Cornmarket Street declared derelict in 1993. The vacant lot was used as a community garden, and another section is used for private parking. Photo: Larry Cummins</p>

Cork City Council to sell historic market area sites deemed 'not suitable for social housing'

A vacant lot which has been on the derelict sites register since 1993 is not included in the sale offer because it is not in council ownership

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

<p>Wind Energy Ireland is among bodies calling for measures to support an environmentally-sound transition to zero-carbon power.</p>

Call for urgent 'step-change' in climate transition investment

Renewables industry and environmental groups urge increased funding and fast-track recruitment process for State bodies key to delivering zero-carbon electricity system and protecting nature

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

<p>An appeal has been lodged against the recent decision by Clare County Council to grant planning permission for a pet crematorium. Vets in the area have backed the proposal.</p>

Pet crematorium plans for Mid-West on hold after objection

Proposed development has been opposed by Navan resident Don Weldon, who has expressed concern about its environmental impact and traffic implications

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

<p>The percentage of metered electricity consumed by data centres rose from 5% in 2015 to 14% in 2021, an increase of 2,757 gigawatt hours, said the CSO.</p>

Energy use of data centres equivalent to powering 200,000 homes

The power system is under 'considerable stress', experts have warned, with data centres a major contributing factor in this

Tue, 03 May, 2022

<p>A plaque at the 'Little Angels' memorial plot in the grounds of Bessborough House in Blackrock, Cork. Picture: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie</p>

Government has 'not discussed' purchase of Bessborough

Two planning applications have been lodged for 246 apartments on the former mother and baby home site

Fri, 15 Jan, 2021

<p>The board was not satisfied the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Leannan River Special Area of Conservation</p>

Judge grants injunction halting excavation at Donegal quarry

The council brought proceedings seeking to restrain alleged unauthorised quarrying

Thu, 16 Jul, 2020

<p>Planning documents lodged with the application by Google Ireland warned that if the new data centre project does not progress, the company will struggle to meet the increasing demands for its services to its customers here.</p>

Google Ireland refused permission for new Dublin data centre

The planning documents stated that the data centre will indirectly contribute 224,250 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum without any mitigation measures.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

<p>The Villa Maria site on Cork's Skehard road. Lyonshall has been granted planning permission for a residential scheme on the site. Picture: Google</p>

Plans for 90 homes on Cork's Skehard Road set to be delayed

Planning notes: There are also hopes for new homes in Blackrock and Cork city centre

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

<p>An Bord Pleanála granted permission in June 2020 for flood defence works between Parliament Bridge and Parnell Bridge along Morrison’s Quay and Fr Matthew Quay, and a short section along Union Quay, close to Trinity footbridge at Morrison’s Island.Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Supreme Court to hear 'leapfrog' appeal over Cork flood relief measures

Save Cork City Community Association appealing last year's High Court decision denying group stay on certain flood defence works in the city

Thu, 05 May, 2022

<p>Jacqueline Robinson, chief operations officer, and Ian O’Keeffe, chief financial officer, with Beacon Hospital. </p>

Beacon Hospital's new execs, plus big expansion plans

Beacon Hospital aims to invest €75m redeveloping nearby hotel in Dublin, and to double the size of its Limerick screening clinic

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Indaver evacuation route uses gated road locked at certain times

An evacuation route put forward by Indaver Ireland to facilitate movement of personnel off Haulbowline Island in the event of an emergency involves use of a road that is gated, with the gates locked during certain periods.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

<p>The M20 Cork to Limerick motorway could be delayed because of funding allocation.</p>

Major Cork road projects face delays over 'funding constraints', transport body warns

Cork to Limerick motorway and the Cork to Ringaskiddy project could be hit with delays over funding uncertainty, Transport Infrastructure Ireland said