Groups say planning law not compatible with Citizens’ Assembly biodiversity recommendations

Environment Minister Ryan 'is misguided if he believes he can push through climate infrastructure and hogtie the public so they can't challenge unlawful decisions', says Attracta Uí Bhroin, environmental law officer with Environmental Pillar. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Various groups have called on Environment Minister Eamon Ryan to clarify the Green Party's stance on measures in the Draft Planning and Development Bill that they say will damage the chances of reversing biodiversity loss.

A report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss has made recommendations for stronger public access to legal processes that could affect the environment.