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<p>It comes after the meeting of the Cabinet committee on housing on Monday evening decided to prioritise, among other factors, progressing legislation to regulate short-term lets from sites such as Airbnb. File picture</p>

Around 10,000 short-term lets suitable for long-term housing, Cabinet told

A briefing document for Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke pointed out that the EU Short Term Rental Regulation will apply from May 20, 2026

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Toxic site ‘must be dealt with sooner, not later’

PEOPLE living near a toxic waste site in Cork harbour have suffered enough from a disgraceful issue that must be dealt with sooner rather than later, Environment Minister Phil Hogan has said.

Tue, 10 May, 2011

Concerns at delays with €500m gas terminal

AMID growing concerns about the delays in moving ahead with a €500 million project on the Shannon estuary, senior government figures have been asked to get involved.

Tue, 19 Oct, 2010

County plan to blame for lack of mobile coverage, says O2

UNLESS planning restrictions on masts are eased, people in parts of Kerry will not get mobile phone coverage, a leading phone company warned yesterday.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2005

Irish Water defends record in handling wastewater

Irish Water has defended its record in handling wastewater in the face of stinging criticism from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

Cycling campaigners secure review into 761 apartment plan near Connolly Station

The Dublin Cycling Campaign has secured leave for judicial review of a decision granting permission for 761 build to rent apartments at the rear of Dublin's Connolly Station.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

<p>A HSE spokesperson said the planning application 'allows us to consider all possible options in relation to Millfield House'.</p>

Residential ‘pods’ to be built next to mental health site in Cork

The HSE has received planning permission to build on the site of Millfield House in Blackpool

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

<p>The Mangala bridge proposal was amongst the most contentious proposals, generating a block of opposition locally, and prompting a wave of submissions from the public expressing concern and horror at the proposal. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

Contentious BusConnects plan for bridge through Cork woods dropped

Proposal to run road through Mangala woods in Douglas will not be included in revised plans, National Transport Authority confirms

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Morning Briefing: Top stories on Wednesday, January 4

Morning Briefing: Top stories on Thursday, March 3

Good morning everyone. Here's today's briefing from the early crew here on the Irish Examiner newsdesk. YOUR 8AM DASHBOARD Here are the nine stories we are highlighting on the irishexaminer. com home page right now.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2022

<p>Darragh O'Brien, the housing minister, said of the rent cap: 'The 2% is not a target at all: 2% is the ceiling.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

Housing minister: 'I'm not remotely scared of institutional investors'

The housing minister has said he is "not remotely scared of institutional investors", after publishing legislation to cap rent increases at 2%.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2021

<p>The Programme for Government commits to the development of at least 5,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind energy — which translates to around seven to 10 wind farms — off the east and south coast of Ireland by 2030. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA</p>

Ireland not on track to hit 2030 offshore renewable energy target

Unless urgent action is taken over the next 12 months there will not be enough time to build the offshore wind farms Ireland needs to meet the target

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

<p>Artist’s impressions of proposed student residential development at Wilton Road, Victoria Cross, Cork. </p>

Ten-storey student apartment block planned for Cork's Victoria Cross

Planning sought for €31m development of 40 student apartments, ranging in size from single-bed studio apartments to eight-bed apartments, comprising 243 bed spaces

Thu, 06 May, 2021

<p>An Bord Pleanála has upheld the decisions of Cork City Council to approve the development of two new phases of a housing estate at Crenagh Hill, Woodside, Kerry Pike. File photo: Denis Minihane.</p>

Housing development extended for Cork village despite local opposition

Group says local infrastructure of Kerry Pike, near Blarney, cannot cope with any more houses in the area

Tue, 18 May, 2021

<p>The appeal comes after Environment Minister Eamon Ryan attended the opening of the first large-scale solar farm in Ireland last week. Mr Ryan said the 25-hectare site in Wicklow would be the first of many such projects to help Ireland reach ambitious climate change targets. Picture: Keith Arkins Media </p>

Tipperary solar farm plan sparks dozens of objections

The application said that small livestock would continue to be able to graze between and beneath the solar arrays on “undeveloped grassland”

Tue, 03 May, 2022

<p>The site in Mahon next to Telus International Ireland, formerly known as Voxpro, that the company is objecting to because they say putting housing on it contravenes the city's development plan.</p>

Appeal lodged against planning permission for 204 homes in Mahon

Canadian IT company say land was zoned for business and technology rather than housing

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

<p>A33-hectare site in the Limerick city boundary was rezoned so it could accommodate a data centre.</p>

Minister urged to force Limerick council to remove zoning for data centre

The planning regulator says no adequate explanations have been provided by councillors for not accepting its recommendations

Sun, 31 Jul, 2022

€4.5m 'ready-to-go' Cork site will fit 77 homes

A ready to build out site for a scheme of 77 homes, most of them semi-detached, is being put up for sale, with bids sought close to €4.5m, and with interest expected from local firms, as well as possibly new arrivals to the Cork market.

Thu, 16 Aug, 2018

<p>Minister of state, Patrick O’Donovan (centre) on Marlboro St in Cork in September with Eoin O'Sullivan, Cork Business Association; John Sydenham, OPW; Ann Doherty, CEO, Cork City Council, and the Lord Mayor, Joe Kavanagh. Less than a month later, the streets in this part of Cork City were yet again deluged by flood waters. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Minister urges Save Cork City to withdraw flood defence scheme objections

However, the campaigners are pleading with councillors to abandon the OPW plans

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

Rethink urged over children’s hospital location

Lisa Flynn was one of a group of parents who travelled to Dublin yesterday to voice their opposition to the location of the new children’s hospital.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

<p>The Cork BusConnects programme is among the NTA's transport plans. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

NTA set to spend €16m on consultants over next four years

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is set to spend €16m on consultants to advise on everything from fare structures to climate action plans over the next four years.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024