Irish National Arrested in Dubai on Foot of Irish Court Warrant
An Irish national in his late 40s has been arrested in Dubai on foot of an Irish court warrant for alleged serious organised crime offences. Extradition proceedings are now under way.
Cork Safety Alerts
Collision on N40 Westbound
Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 9 (Bloomfield) and Junction 8 (Douglas Road). Take care on approach.
Uisce Éireann Begins Douglas Wastewater Upgrade to Support New Homes
Uisce Éireann is set to begin a wastewater upgrade in Maryborough Ridge, Douglas, involving 600m of sewer mains. Works due to complete June 2026.
M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy: Works Progress
M28 update: works advancing at Rochestown, Mount Oval, Maryborough Hill, Shannonpark and Ringaskiddy.
Broken-down Vehicle on M8 Northbound
Reports of a broken-down vehicle, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (4 kilometres south of the Cahir area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 17 April at 13:39.
Collision at Tough, Innishannon
Reports of a collision between Aherla and Innishannon near Tough. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Debris on Road on M8 Southbound
Reports of debris on road, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 11 Cahir (South) and Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) (4 kilometres south of the Cahir area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 17 April at 12:23.
Cork Events Centre: Council Takes Next Step in Finding a Builder
Cork City Council is starting the search for companies to build the Cork Events Centre, with construction costs expected between €150m and €200m.
Luas Cork Preferred Route Unveiled as Public Consultation Opens Until 12 June
Luas Cork's 18.6km, 27-stop preferred route has been unveiled. Public consultation is open at luascork.ie until 5.30pm on Friday 12 June.
Debris on M8 Northbound
Reports of debris, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 18 Glanmire and Junction 17 Watergrasshill (near Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 17 April at 11:21.
Spillage on M8 Southbound
Reports of spillage, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 13 Mitchelstown (South) and Junction 14 Fermoy (North) (4 kilometres south of the Mitchelstown area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 17 April at 09:10.
MyGug: Cork Company Turns Food Waste Into Cooking Gas
Cork company AmuGreen has launched MyGug, a home anaerobic digester that turns food waste into cooking gas and liquid fertiliser.