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€225m port development hearing starts today

AN BORD Pleanála will open an oral hearing this morning about plans by the Port of Cork to build a €226 million container terminal in the lower harbour.

Wed, 02 Apr, 2008

Horse trainer welcomes rejection of animal waste plant

CHAMPION trainer Aidan O’Brien has welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s refusal of planning permission for an animal waste processing facility in south Tipperary.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2008

Green light for new Aldi store in Youghal

A fourth major supermarket, Aldi, has been given the go-ahead near Youghal’s town centre.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2015

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<span lang="EN-US">The past hasn’t gone away. If confidence is to be fully restored in the board, and safeguards constructed to ensure no repeat of what happened, the unvarnished truth has to emerge.</span>
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Mick Clifford: Public deserves to know the unvarnished truth on Bord Pleanála scandals

If public confidence in the planning board is to be restored, there is an overwhelming case to publish the latest report on former malpractice within the organisation

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Eirgrid chairman promises 'meaningful public consultation' on pylons

The chairman designate of Eirgrid has pledged to work with communities over the issue of pylons.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2013

Apple expansion set to create 1,000 jobs in Cork

Apple has been granted planning permission for its major Hollyhill expansion proposal, clearing the way for the creation of 1,000 extra jobs, writes Gordon Deegan.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2016

Irish only need apply policy is challenged

A ROW over a county council’s insistence that a new housing scheme be restricted to occupants who speak Irish is to go to an oral hearing next week — where evidence will have to be given through Irish.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2004

Alliance launch website to help fight incinerator plan in Cork Harbour

A people’s alliance that has fought a long-running battle to stop a €160m incinerator being built in Cork Harbour has launched an online site to make it easier and cheaper for people to lodge their objections to the company’s latest bid for planning permission.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

Gas must come ashore as soon as possible

RICHARD MURPHY of Westmeath Environmental Group asks why Energy Minister Noel Dempsey would not visit Rossport to see things for himself (Irish Examiner letters, November 10).

Wed, 15 Nov, 2006

Rabbitte denies interfering over Eirgrid appointment

Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte was accused of “interfering” with a committee’s work after TDs backed down from opposing the appointment of the new chairman of Eirgrid.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2013

Green energy shouldn’t have become sleazy

The increase this month in the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy, that all electricity users pay to support the renewable energy industry, should prompt a pause for thought about the rollout of this industry here.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2014

Waterford solar farm gets Bord Pleanála go-ahead

An Bord Pleanála has upheld an appeal against Waterford Council’s planning refusal for a solar farm in the west of the county.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2019

Plans for 176 homes near Midleton refused permission

Plans for the construction of more than 170 homes on the outskirts of Midleton, Co Cork, by one of the country’s largest housebuilders, have been refused planning permission.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2019

<p>Flooding at Waterford train station in 2012. The council said the development was necessary due to a series of flood events in the vicinity of Plunkett Station over the last 15 years which had led to the cancellation of train services on several occasions. File picture: Patrick Browne</p>

Flood defences for Waterford city's train station get green light

They will also provide protection to the roundabout at the northern end of Rice Bridge as well as the proposed new Transport Hub on the North Quays

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

<p>The Lesser Horseshoe bat's commuting path to its roosts is along the Denagh River opposite the proposed build. File photo: Alastair Hotchkiss/Woodland Trust/PA</p>

Killarney housing development gets go-ahead after delay over impact on bats

The 224 residential units — which comprises 76 houses and 148 apartments — will be located on a six-hectare site on the western side of the town alongside Killarney National Park

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Decision delayed on Northern Quarter for capital

A PLANNING decision on a multi-million-euro revamp of one of Dublin city centre’s busy shopping areas has been delayed.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2008

New shopping centre ‘will bring €35m to Limerick’

A Belfast developer won a major battle against Limerick City and County Council yesterday, when he got the go-ahead for a new shopping centre near the University of Limerick, which opens the way for Marks & Spencer to move into the city.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

<p>A couple who own a property in Kinsale, Co Cork, failed in their bid for planning permission to change the use of an apartment to a short-term let.</p>

Just seven planning applications made to use short-term rental platforms in Cork

Cork City Council has received just seven planning applications from property owners seeking to change to use properties for short-term accommodation on platforms like Airbnb and Booking. com.

Sun, 23 Jul, 2023

<p>A bird’s eye view of an empty Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Picture: Cian O'Regan</p>

Páirc Uí Chaoimh redevelopment gets green light following initial refusal

The proposals include a new museum, visitor centre and café in a redeveloped South Stand and a children’s playground at the Atlantic Pond

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

SuperValu accused of thwarting competition in Cork town

SuperValu has been accused of using the planning laws to “thwart competition”, jeopardising employment, after the owner of one of the chain’s supermarkets in a Cork town objected to proposals to expand a rival store across the road from his business.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2018