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ARTICLE · 26 NOVEMBER 2024

Irish Planning Legislation Overhauled - Yet To Be Implemented

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The new planning legislation was signed into law by President Higgins on 17 October 2024, but is not yet in force. The process of bringing the legislation into force is by commencement orders and is expected...

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The new planning legislation was signed into law by President Higgins on 17 October 2024, but is not yet in force. The process of bringing the legislation into force is by commencement orders and is expected to take at least 18 months. New planning regulations are required for some of the implementation and a draft is expected in the coming months.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien confirmed that the new Act will be commenced on a phased basis with transitional provisions to ensure a smooth transition from the current to the updated processes. The relevant aspects of the current Planning Act 2000 remains in place until the relevant provisions of the Act are commenced.

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