Important changes to planning law are taking effect as the Planning and Development Act 2024 is being commenced on a phased basis.

Training

Elected Members Training

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On this page you can access the recording from the AILG-OPR training event entitled ‘Dealing with Vacancy and Dereliction’ held on Friday, 30 May 2025. 

This video contains the following presentations:

  • Vacant Homes – Policy and Supports – Ann Marie O’Connor, Principal Officer, Vacant Homes Unit of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
  • Dealing with Vacancy and Dereliction – The Repair and Lease Scheme – Ivan Grimes, Director of Services (Planning, Corporate, Culture, HR & IS),  Waterford City & County Council.
  • Activating Derelict and Vacant Property using Compulsory Purchase Powers – Audrey Crowe, Property Manager, Limerick City & County Council.
Here is A Guide to the Recording, a supplementary resource with timestamps and an overview of the training.

Disclaimer

The Planning and Development Act 2024 was signed into law on 17 October 2024. The Act is being commenced on a phased basis to facilitate a smooth transition from the existing legislation to the new legislation. It is important to note that transitional arrangements are in place. This means that certain elements of the work of the OPR remain under the previous legislation during this time.

This website will be updated at the earliest opportunity to correspond with the commencement of the various Parts of the Act.

Information on the commencement of the Act is available on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage website.

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