“2018 was a year of exceptional change in the Irish planning system which now needs to be followed by a concerted focus across the system to ensure effective implementation of Read in full

Planners endorse value of regeneration reaching beyond the built environment –         Waterways offer substantial economic and recreational potential –         Low levels of afforestation relative to Europe highlight opportunity for economically Read in full

Planners welcome outline plans of world’s first Planning Regulator –       Minister emphasises that effective planning is critical to housing response. –       “Co-ordination between national and local plans and between public Read in full

“Strong year on year growth in planning approvals an encouraging sign” “Commitment to co-ordinated, evidence-based investment very welcome” –         The establishment of dedicated reporting and delivery structures gives real substance Read in full

“Planners group welcomes IBEC report on planning ”   “We welcome the publication today of the views on planning from IBEC who represent an important stakeholder in the overall planning Read in full

“€125m boost to regeneration and development a huge positive for sustainable planning of growth and opportunity” –        Strong response to investment funds shows appetite for good planning –        Spread of Read in full

Funding commitment on Climate Action welcomed “early examples are a model for others to follow” – Joe Corr    The Institute of Planning in Ireland (IPI) has today warmly welcomed Read in full

Joseph Corr MIPI has been elected President of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) for 2018 & 2019. The IPI is the all-island body for professional planners engaged in physical, spatial Read in full

Urban Regeneration funding opens opportunity to create quality urban places Thoughtful planning and partnership key to unlocking value of Fund “The investment now available offers a very significant opportunity for Read in full

Dublin County Council takes supreme planning accolade for Poolbeg SDZ plan –          Awards also for Eirgrid, Monaghan and Fingal County Councils –          Planning celebrated for “contribution to meeting long term Read in full