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<p> Members of the civil defence on Oliver Plunkett Streeet in Cork during last month's flooding. Engineers say the Morrison's Island Flood Defence Scheme would eliminate such events. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>
Construction industry criticises legal cases delaying key projects
Concerns ambitious population growth plans envisaged in Ireland 2040 plan will not be achieved as cost of developing apartments in cities too high

Thu, 19 Nov, 2020

<p>Ryanair's Michael O'Leary, who has, through his horse racing organisation, objected to the construction of a windfarm. File Picture: Press Association </p>
Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary objects to windfarm near his land
The Ryanair chief has objected to the proposal through his horse-racing organisation, based in Co Westmeath. 

Thu, 19 Nov, 2020

<p>Cork Airport terminal. An Bord Pleanála has overturned a planning decision to allow a house to be built 400m from the end of the runway. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>
Decision to allow new house within 400 metres of main runway at Cork Airport reversed
Proposed development would establish 'undesirable precedent' for similar developments

Wed, 18 Nov, 2020

<p>Construction of the new National Children's Hospital taking place in Dublin.</p>
Elaine Loughlin: Delusional board ignore reality of National Children's Hospital
As the board and the contractors continue to squabble about costs and become mired in legal battles over claims, the children of Ireland have been left without the hospital they need and deserve, writes Elaine Loughlin

Wed, 18 Nov, 2020

<p>Route of the planned €250m motorway between Cork and Ringaskiddy.</p>
Cork-Ringaskiddy M28 motorway project clears legal hurdle
Cork Chamber backs ruling on ‘key infrastructural asset’ but residents vow to continue fight against it

Wed, 18 Nov, 2020

<p> Niall Williams: Already living close to a wind farm. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>
Author Niall Williams opposes Clare wind farm plan
A 10-turbine wind farm is proposed for a site near the village of Kilmihil.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2020

<p>The preferred motorway routes will identify options for enhanced accessibility for towns along the corridor and trails for walking and cycling.</p>
Cork-Limerick motorway: Public consultation set to begin
Project has completion date of 2027 with cost of €900m

Fri, 13 Nov, 2020

<p>Computer-generated view of the 123-apartment development planned by O'Flynn Constriction on Ballincollig's Old Fort Road.</p>
Residents' group seeks to overturn permission for apartment complex in Ballincollig
Claims board erred in assessment of potential impacts on Natura 2000 sites in Cork harbour

Thu, 12 Nov, 2020

<p> A car in the flood water at Fr. Matthew Quay in Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>
Group challenges permission for Cork City flood relief works
A Cork city community association has brought a High Court challenge over An Bord Pleanála’s permission for certain flood relief works in the city.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2020

<p>Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan</p>
Go-ahead given for spectacular Kerry greenway
The planning permission is subject to 11 conditions

Thu, 12 Nov, 2020

<p>Formal orders overturning An Bord Pleanála's extension of planning permission for the Shannon LNG controversial gas terminal have been made by the High Court. Picture: Stock image</p>
High Court overturns plans for gas terminal in north Kerry
Planning permission should not have been extended without environmental assessment because special protection areas in the Shannon estuary where the terminal was to be built were extended since permission was first granted in 2008

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

<p>A sheep grazes at a solar farm in Sonnewalde, Germany. Counterintuitively, solar panels are less efficient in higher temperatures, meaning Ireland’s temperate climate could be optimal for the clean energy. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty</p>
Special Report: Endless possibilities of solar power investment
Solar farms will be a mainstay in Ireland as we move from fossil fuels to more renewable sources in the years ahead. Pádraig Hoare examines the technology’s advantages and disadvantages

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

<p>A group of local residents, including FF councillor Audrey Buckley, have been protesting against the development. Picture: Cork 103fm/ Twitter</p>
Crosshaven locals protest plans to redirect woodland walkway
Almost 1,000 people have now signed a petition to save a walkway through a woodland in Crosshaven.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2020

<p> The flooding in Cork city last month. Picture Dan Linehan</p>
Business groups appeal for withdrawal of legal challenge to Cork flood scheme
'We ask SCC to consider whether this judicial review is proportionate to their stated goal of protecting heritage and whether it is appropriate to delay a project that has received such widespread support and approval.'

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

<p>Heavy flooding on Oliver Plunkett St in Cork City. 'The severity of this flooding and the potential for it to reoccur is something that is entirely avoidable, making the events of this October all the more frustrating,' said a statement from local business groups. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision</p>
Business groups appeal for Save Cork City to withdraw their judicial review
Several groups representing businesses in Cork have said that flooding incidents are 'entirely avoidable', and want to see a review of a flood defence scheme dropped.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

<p>Paula Byrne, the CEO of Merchants Quay Ireland, said the coronavirus pandemic had exacerbated what was already a trend of people with mental health issues interacting with services. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>
Covid-19: 'Life’s hard enough sleeping on the streets without this happening'
Sharp rise in mental health problems among homeless and urgent need for women-specific services, says Merchants Quay Ireland

Thu, 05 Nov, 2020

<p>The developers, Patrick and Gillian O’Donovan, said the development had been designed to have regard for the scenic location of the 3.4 hectare site and the surrounding landscape. Picture Dan Linehan</p>
West Cork row over plans to develop houses on site of former hotel
Planning row erupts between developer and heritage group over plans to demolish hotel derelict for 30 years

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

<p>An Bord Pleanála had granted permission last April for the demolition of existing structures on lands at Howth Road and for construction of 512 apartments, two shops, a café and a restaurant. File image</p>
Dublin resident loses bid to overturn permission for 512 apartments
The proposed development is on land at the former Techrete manufacturing facility, former Beshoff’s car showroom and former Howth garden centre, Claremont, on Howth Road.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2020

<p> Eldred Terrace, Douglas Road, Cork. </p>
House of the Week: No 4 Eldred Terrace an affordable period home on Cork's Douglas Road, at €315k
One of a terrace of seven three-storey homes built in the late 1800s, it's in original condition, ripe for sensitive upgrades, and is priced at just €315,000

Fri, 04 Dec, 2020

<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

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