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<p>A computer image of the planned LNG terminal planned for a 630-acre site between Tarbert and Ballylongford in North Kerry on the Shannon estuary. The planning authority in March granted permission for it. File photo</p>

Environmental group challenges permission for Shannon LNG terminal in Kerry

Friends of the Irish Environment claims that An Bord Pleanála breached Irish and European law in granting permission for the proposed development

Mon, 12 May, 2025

<p>Housing minister James Browne and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, centre, with Uisce Éireann's infrastructure delivery director Maria O’Dwyer, CEO Niall Gleeson, and chairman Jerry Grant at the new Arklow wastewater treatment plant. Picture: Naoise Culhane</p>

Uisce Éireann chief says 'banana' objectors are delaying projects and costing the State billions

Uisce Éireann CEO Niall Gleeson says serial objectors he refers to as ‘banana’ — build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything — achieve nothing for the environment

Sat, 10 May, 2025

<p> THE CUBE office block on Monahan Road, Cork City docklands. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Plans for Cork office block to be converted to IPAS accommodation

An application has been made to An Bord Pleanála for The Cube building to be used for potential temporary housing for refugees and asylum seekers

Thu, 08 May, 2025

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Marina Depot in Cork last Friday as work continued on more than 600 new affordable homes in the Cork Docklands, delivered by the LDA in partnership with Cork City Council, and Glenveagh Properties. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM</p>

NESC calls for more flexible rent controls and brownfield development incentives

Micheál Martin to update Cabinet on National Economic and Social Council report focused on improving compact growth in Ireland

Tue, 06 May, 2025

<p>The first phase of the development provides for 101 apartments in four apartment blocks up to four storeys in height, 30 duplexes and 115 houses as well as a creche. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Cork site where body of murdered RIC constable is thought to be buried gets green light for housing development

An Bord Pleanála included condition that works on Blarney site should cease if any human remains were found

Mon, 12 May, 2025

<p>The cap at Dublin Airport has been in place since 2007.</p>

Transport chief casts doubt on bid to raise Dublin Airport passenger cap

Potential Government intervention 'likely to set unrealistic expectations', says secretary general at Department of Transports

Fri, 02 May, 2025

<p>How the solar farm will look when works are complete. Picture: Shutterstock</p>

French firm's plans for Tipperary solar farm stalled by seven appeals

Independent TD Mattie McGrath told the council that a number of his constituents in the Dualla area 'are extremely concerned about the proposed development'

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

<p>An artist's impression of the Cork South Docks proposal.</p>

New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street

Valerie O'Sullivan, Cork City’s new chief executive, sets out plans for housing, light rail, and a vibrant cultural revival downtown

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

<p>Seven units of Cork City Fire Brigade worked into the early hours of Thursday morning to bring under control a serious fire at the former Good Shepherd convent and Magdalene laundry in Sunday's Well. Picture: Cork Fire Brigade</p>

Fire breaks out at derelict Good Shepherd Convent site in Cork City

Emergency services responded to the late-night blaze at a long-abandoned site with a troubled redevelopment history

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

More than €150m has been spent on Dart upgrade ahead of work starting

The Dart system is currently undergoing a number of extensions

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

<p>When taking up the post of housing minister 12 weeks ago, I set as my number one priority to meet with our housing and homelessness organisations and advocacy groups, local authority chiefs, the construction industry, approved housing bodies and others.</p>

James Browne: As minister, I intend to get Ireland's housing right

Twelve weeks after taking up the role of housing minister, it is clear it can’t be a case of business as usual. Speeding up planning and stopping weaponisation of our court system, are two goals, writes James Browne

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

<p>A panoramic aerial shot of the docklands area of Cork taken mid April 2025</p>

Cork City Council chief outlines bold vision for the docklands and cultural quarter

In her first sit-down media interview as Cork City Council chief executive, Valerie O'Sullivan discusses her hopes and plans for the city and its expansive docklands

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

<p> Enterprise minister jack chambers said the Government would be taking a 'blank canvas' approach to reforming existing infrastructure processes within departments. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie</p>

'Too much tolerance' towards objections in our planning system, says Chambers

The enterprise minister 'said “everything is on the table” on changing internal government regulations to speed up infrastructure delivery.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

<p>An Bord Pleanála rejected the plans by Coumnagappul Wind Farm Limited to construct 10 wind turbines as part of a strategic infrastructure development across 211 hectares of farmland and upland heath located in the western foothills of the Comeragh Mountains. File picture: Chani Anderson</p>

€88m Waterford wind farm refused over location in 'exclusion zone' for renewable energy projects

An Bord Pleanála said Coumnagappul Wind Farm would be most discernible within the immediate locality for a range of five kilometres which would have an adverse impact on the amenities of the area

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

<p>As part of its continuing Irish expansion, McDonalds is seeking planning permission for a restaurant at Carrigaline in Co Cork.</p>

McDonalds gets approval for two outlets as Cork grandmother opposes Carrigaline branch

Grounds for the objections to new McDonalds restaurants include health concerns and proximity to creches

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

<p>A CGI of the proposed social housing development which has been approved at Scairt Cross, Douglas, Cork. </p>

Council approves 54 social houses on Cork City's southside after design changes

The new plans include the reduction of the height of the two apartment blocks and the removal of their balconies

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

<p>The proposed large-scale residential development near the Dunkettle Interchange.</p>

O'Flynn Group gets green light for major development of 550 homes in Cork

Proposed scheme near Dunkettle includes 394 homes, 156 apartment and duplex units, a creche and neighbourhood centre

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the official opening of the new Platform 6 at Kent Station in Cork. Picture: Jason Clarke</p>

New €23m platform at Cork's Kent Station will boost train frequency on local and intercity services

Platform will initially service some intercity and Midleton rail services, before some 'through' services from Midleton to Mallow will be rolled out over the coming months