Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 June 2025
165. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all sections of the Planning and Development Act 2024 that have been formally enacted; and the date upon which the enactment took place. [30842/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Planning and Development Act 2024 (Act of 2024) was enacted on 17 October 2024. A detailed Implementation Plan has been published that includes a commencement schedule for the Act and a range of initiatives to support training and engagement for the planning sector in preparation of the phased transition to the new legislative framework. The Implementation Plan is a ‘living document’ that informs and guides the commencement and rollout of the Act of 2024 and it will be updated as required to remain relevant throughout the period of its implementation. It is available to view at: www.gov.ie/planning
The below table sets out the provisions of the Act of 2024 that have been, or are about to be, brought into operation and the date on which they came into force.
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Provisions of the Act of 2024 |
Operative date |
Commencement Order (if any) |
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Part 25 (Section 634 to 635) |
18 October 2024 |
n/a |
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Part 1 (Sections 1 to 5) Part 26 (Section 636 and 637) |
2 December 2024 |
Planning and Development Act 2024 (Commencement) Order 2024 (S.I. No. 662 of 2024) |
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Chapter 1 of Part 22 (Section 596) Chapter 2 of Part 22 (Sections 597 to 600) |
9 June 2025 |
Planning and Development Act 2024 (Commencement Order) 2025 (S.I. No. 239 of 2025) |
