Irish Examiner view: Rushing planning laws through would be a costly mistake

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien says legislation is necessary. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The news that planning laws are to be rushed through the Oireachtas can only be greeted with concern.

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has asked the Seanad for its co-operation in considering all stages of the Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 as it is a matter of urgency to the Government.