Organisation: Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee

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Organisation: Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee

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Planning bill does not comply with international convention, senator tells junior Housing Minister

The Aarhus Convention of which Ireland is a signatory, aims to defend the right of public participation in legislative matters and the right of access to justice — such as judicial review

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

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Department to consult Attorney General over amendments to planning bill

The department's decision to seek advice comes after a UN committee said the draft legislation fails to comply with an international convention

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Ireland ruled to be in breach of UN planning obligations

Ireland ruled to be in breach of UN planning obligations

Ireland has been found to have breached its international obligations over to access to information on the environment.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2019

EU committee rules Ireland's planning regulations breach environmental obligations

EU committee rules Ireland's planning regulations breach environmental obligations

Ireland has been found to be in breach of its international obligations in relation to access to information on the environment.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2019