Ireland

Irish ministers have announced moves to establish a fully integrated marine planning regime as the administration publishes a draft policy statement.

Rejected fast-tracked plans to build more than 500 homes in Raheny in Dublin 5 have resurfaced and are currently the subject of consultation with An Bord Pleanála and the city council.

An Bórd Pleanála has dismissed an appeal by An Taisce, Ireland’s National Trust, against proposals for a 15-storey office tower called The Prism in the centre of Cork. It was originally approved by city councillors against the advice of senior planners.

The €100 million redevelopment of one of Ireland's oldest shopping centres has been given the go-ahead by An Bórd Pleanála following an unsuccessful appeal by Cork residents.