The scheme will enable the strategic development of the Port of Cork’s facilities in Ringaskiddy whilst also ing the economic development in the local area and nationally.

The 'Man with Birds' statue is set to be put in storage to facilitate works on the new M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road

Work is due to begin shortly on clearing trees and invasive gorse from Carrs Hill to the Rochestown Slip road at the Bloomfield Interchange

The M28 will provide better connectivity but it will impact on the lives of those who live in close proximity to it. Maeve Lee looks at the aftermath of the decision that will allow it to proceed.

The Mayor of the County of Cork has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court to clear the way for the development of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway which she described as “critical both nationally and for the entire Cork region”.

Residents who lost a legal challenge to An Bord Pleanála’s grant of approval for a 14km M28 motorway between Cork and Ringaskiddy were today told they cannot bring an appeal.

THE decision to hold an oral hearing on the M28 Ringaskiddy motorway in a hotel on Cork's northside has been slammed by local representatives. However, residents say they want the matter to progress as soon as possible.