In part three of his dereliction series, Eoin English looks at the long and complex process of restoring properties, as well as hearing the perspective of an owner.

Why is action to clean up and return derelict buildings to the community so sluggish?

Glounthaune's population would surpass Millstreet and Kanturk if current plans are all developed, prompting warnings about the lack of amenities in the area

Why are these very public eyesores so difficult to clean up? In this special report, Eoin English finds out who is responsible and whether enough is being done

An Bord Pleanála gave Cork County Council the go-ahead in November last for the decommissioning of the existing cableway structure and the construction of a new two-way cableway, with operating stations and a mainland exhibition centre, cafe and car park

Draft EU plans that would allow nuclear and gas energy to remain part of the bloc's path to a climate-friendly future have come under criticism

The way has been paved for the construction of the South Kerry Greenway following the Supreme Court's refusal to allow leave for two appeals. The go-ahead comes a decade after the project was first mooted.

The principal of St Audoen’s National School said they have protocols in place for dealing with addicts, intravenous drug use, serious criminality and death

Five councillors and several local residents are seeking to overturn planning permission for the new housing scheme on the site of the former Manhattan Bar.

An Bord Pleanála has overturned a decision by Cork City Council to permit the building of 60 new homes within the Classes Lake estate

The 48 homes had received some opposition

Cork City Council wants a mix of residential and active daytime and night-time use for the four buildings on North Main St

A High Court challenge is being considered by locals concerned at An Bord Pleanála's decision to greenlight a seven-turbine windfarm close to St Finbarr’s Oratory at Gougane Barra

In granting its consent for the compulsory acquisition of numbers 62, 63, 64 and 65 North Main St, the board said it considered each of the sites on the historic street to be derelict

Friends of the Irish Environment appealed the proposals, claiming it was "undesirable on multiple grounds"

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

Also, 183 enforcement warning letters were sent to Airbnb operators in Killarney to free up accommodation

A long-awaited runway extension for Waterford Airport has been approved by An Bord Pleanála.

County Council had refused planning because of negative impact on scenic landscapes in West Cork

The heritage body has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the construction of a mixed-used office and retail development on the Grand Parade site