Planning Issues

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Questions (749)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

749. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to what extent her Department was consulted on the potential health effects of the Planning Design Standards for Apartments: Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2025 in a warming climate; if a health impact assessment was applied; and what feedback or response, if any, was given by the Department on how these revised standards will contribute positively or negatively to the delivery of the National Strategic Outcome to transition to a climate-resilient society. [68328/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

Matters pertaining to the application of Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, fall within the jurisdiction of my colleague the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and my Department has no role or function in this regard.

My Department was not involved in the drafting of the planning guidelines referenced by the Deputy. However, I understand that a public consultation is currently under way regarding a draft National Planning Statement on Apartments, which is intended to supersede the 2025 guidelines referenced.