National Planning Framework

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<p>Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien promised to enact the Planning Bill by the summer recess 'come hell or high water'.</p>

comment-analysis

Planning Bill signals a quiet coup on our democracy

The bill has no real safeguards or oversight from the Oireachtas on new powers, and proposes to limit the role of the courts in holding these and other actors to account, writes Attracta Uí Bhroin

<p>The Office of the Planning Regulator claims insufficient justification has been provided by Cork County Council for the amount of land proposed in the draft Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 to be rezoned for housing. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

munster

Planning watchdog criticises excessive rezoning for housing by Cork County Council

business

The Government’s much-vaunted 2040 plan is a manifesto for sprawl

business

Game changer for Munster but skills gap looms

news

Government must deliver on transport promises not just make announcements - Gilligan

ourview

Learn the lessons, don’t dilute the plan

Watch as Taoiseach accused of 'stroke politics' over National Framework Plan

Update 2.45pm: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been accused of taking part in "stroke politics" and of "undermining" the Oireachtas amid claims he has rushed through the publication of the national framework plan to avoid a vote on its multi-billion euro details, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith and Juno McEnroe.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2018

Changes to National Planning Framework 'incredibly worrying' says former Department of Finance chief

The former Department of Finance secretary general says he has major concerns ahead of the National Planning Framework.

Sun, 11 Feb, 2018

National planning framework: Big picture must prevail over localism

The Cabinet meets in “a special session” today to review the evolving national planning framework (NPF) and the 10-year capital investment programme.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2018

TDs form cross-party group to oppose National Planning Framework

The Government's been urged to make drastic changes to its 20-year strategy, amid claims it will result in a deep economic and social imbalance.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2018

Alan Kelly: Great hope of planning framework detoured to Dublin

The National Planning Framework focuses on Dublin to the detriment of the regions. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be, says the ex-minister who initiated it, Alan Kelly.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017