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Housing crisis: Different standard when it’s your backyard

Aodhan O’Riordan and Finian McGrath are two politicians who appear eager to tackle the housing crisis but wish to insulate their own back yards from the emergency, writes Michael Clifford

Sat, 09 Feb, 2019

SPECIAL REPORT: Seeds of recovery starting to flower on high streets

More outlets are opening on the country’s prime shopping streets, writes Peter O’Dwyer

Tue, 05 May, 2015

<p>One letter-writer says ‘de facto detention’, where patients do not have a say in their treatment, could deter people who really need treatment from receiving it. Picture: iStock</p>

Letters to the Editor: Government must explain delays in reforming mental health laws

One reader highlights delays in promised legislation, while others address issues including animal welfare, bin charges, and Ireland's energy policy

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

<p>There was a time when public transport had an emphasis on the public. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

S Michael Moynihan: BusConnects will have a job reconnecting the people of Cork to its bus services

BusConnects is of little use to those trying to use bus services in Cork which are suffering from declining attractiveness and greater car use generally, as well as specifics such as unreliable services, unappealing locations, and lack of drivers and mechanics, writes Michael Moynihan

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

<p>'It is difficult to escape the feeling that the planning bill is a rushed job to make up for lost time in which the imperative is to get things moving fast to alleviate the housing crisis ahead of the next election.'</p>

Mick Clifford: Planning bill may be a solution that's not fit for purpose

The new planning bill is moving through the Oireachtas at a fair old clip. For the last few weeks, it has been subjected to what is called pre-legislative scrutiny.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

<p> The entrance to the site where MVB Two Ltd has sought an application for planning permission at Ballinure, Blackrock, Cork on the lands of the former mother and baby home at Bessborough. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Expert: Map shows location of Bessborough children's burial ground

Land is earmarked for apartments

Fri, 23 Apr, 2021

Crawford Gate-way to well-priced new homes in 2019 Cork development

Tommy Barker finds new scheme in the Mahon/Skehard area is a well-priced 2019 new homes suburban Cork development

Sat, 15 Dec, 2018

Kilkenny v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Round 1

Déise chief determined to bring Walsh Park in under budget

Waterford County Board chairman Paddy Joe Ryan says Walsh Park “was the only game in town” for redevelopment within the county but warns refurbishment costs cannot be allowed to “paralyse the county board”.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2019

<p>Glenveagh Properties PLC chief executive Stephen Garvey, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien, and Dublin City Council CEO Richard Shakespeare at the sod turning marking the start of construction of over 850 energy-efficient new homes at Oscar Traynor Woods in Coolock. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Conor McCabe</span>
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The housing crisis is not over, but the new year will bring progress

A range of initiatives is helping to stimulate a noticeable uptick in new home completions

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Special Report: Demand for new student accommodation in Cork could be hit by the pandemic

Lots of sites across Cork city are earmarked for college living, but the demand may plummet if students are being taught online, writes Kevin O’Neill

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

<p>Tommy Cooke, on his farm in Grange, Thurles, Co Tipperary, supports Ireland’s renewable energy push, but adds: “There’s a fundamental distrust of the planning system being fair; this is something that many developers would also agree is true. ” <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Pictures: Patrick Browne</span>
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Landowners take time to assess pros and cons of solar on their land

Farmer and green energy investor Tommy Cooke says farmers near electricity substations see the value of solar, but others are more hesitant. He talks to Rita de Brún

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

<p>Examiner Echo News Picture 24/11/15 The pplans at the An Bord Pleanala oral heaing for a new town at Monard in Co. Cork. Picture:Des Barry .</p>

A tale of two towns: Whatever happened to Monard?

Devised in 2001, Monard was to be home to 13,000 people, have its own railway station, and help to expand Cork as a viable counter-balance to Dublin. What went wrong?

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

<p>A sign outside Midleton, Co Cork, earlier this year thanking frontline workers; do they deserve more from the Government? Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

Letters to the Editor: Essential workers should get a just reward

Huge pay increases would be a fair outcome for frontline staff who worked throughout the pandemic lockdowns

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

<p>Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien: The approach being adopted by Government is straight out of the populist playbook they claim to oppose. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA </p>

Mick Clifford: Rushing through complex legislation is a cynical move used by populist governments

The Government's bid to ram through 48 pages of amendments to a 20-page planning bill is straight out of the populist playbook it claims to oppose

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

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<span lang="EN-US">The noise generated by the wind turbines is one of the main elements of the guidelines, along with setback distances — how far a turbine must be located from the nearest domestic residence — and shadow flicker, which is an effect of the light as the result of the rotating turbine blades. </span>File photo</p>

Mick Clifford: Political inaction responsible for the noise around our archaic wind farm rules

While excuses have been offered as to why wind energy regulations have not been updated, it’s hard to argue that political cowardice isn’t the cause

Tue, 21 May, 2024

<p>It’s an utter disgrace to treat a terminally-ill 86-year-old man who is in extreme pain, and very frail and frightened by leaving him on a trolley for hours on end at University Hospital Limerick, says a letter writer..</p>

Letters to the Editor: Disgraceful treatment of terminally ill 86-year-old

We would really love it if he could stay at home but we are waiting two weeks for the palliative care team, says daughter-in-law

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

David’s donation – five acres to conserve for future

Land giveaways are rare in Ireland. Oliver Moore reports on the thinking behind octogenarian David Rowe’s decision to donate his entire five-acre holding in Co Carlow to a land trust.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2011

Kevin O'Neill: Developments in Cork City centre promise to transform city image

An exciting portfolio of works is underway, writes Kevin O’Neill.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2019

<p>Subsea electricity cable being laid for an interconnector linking Ireland with Great Britain.</p>

Celtic Interconnector a key piece of Ireland’s climate action jigsaw

Eirgrid CEO Mark Foley says linking to the EU’s electricity grid will boost Ireland’s energy independence. He talks with Darragh Bermingham.

Sun, 26 Jun, 2022

<p>The clearest signal yet that Ireland can become a renewables powerhouse arrived with Ireland's first offshore wind auction, which featured very encouraging bids for the 20-year period available.</p>

Successful auction signals bright future for Irish renewable energy

Ireland can become a powerhouse for renewable energy, says Minister Eamon Ryan, TD

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023