Planning Law: Reform, Litigation, Future – Deirdre Nagle, Mason Hayes & Curran

Planning today is shaped by major legislative reform, including the Planning and Development Act 2024 and the Critical Infrastructure Bill, climate and environmental obligations, and legal scrutiny.

In this episode Deirdre Nagle, Partner and Head of the Planning and Environment Law team at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, brings us up to date with these issues and discusses the need for planners to be brave in decision making.

Deirdre is Partner and Head of the Planning and Environment Law team at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP. Her extensive expertise includes advising on the planning aspects of major state infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy sector.

Deirdre practises in both contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental law. She has extensive experience in advising and acting for state bodies on major projects relating to all aspects of the consenting process including compulsory acquisition.

Prior to joining Mason Hayes & Curran Deirdre worked for a state body responsible for the development of energy infrastructure.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT
Critical Infrastructure Bill
Planning and Development Act 2024
Exempted Development Regulations
RED III
Case law including Coolglass

GUEST DETAILS
Deirdre Nagle is a Partner at the law firm Mason Hayes and Curran. She is a leading practitioner in planning and environmental law. Her expertise includes advising on complex planning projects from strategic planning to consenting and judicial review. Deirdre is passionate about moving infrastructure, housing, and renewable energy projects forward.

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https://www.mhc.ie/practice-areas/planning-and-environment-law
https://www.mhc.ie/people/deirdre-nagle

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KEYWORDS

#IrishPlanning #AnCoimisiúnPleanála #PlanningReform #JudicialReview #PlanningTimelines