Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 October 2025
254. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on if the office of the planning regulator is holding back housing supply in certain local authorities; if so, to detail which local authorities; when, and the way in which, the office of the planning regulators is impacting their housing supply in this way. [56322/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince its establishment in 2019, the OPR has played an important role in restoring and upholding confidence in the planning system in Ireland by fulfilling the core statutory functions of the Office. The OPR has set a high standard for transparency, accountability, and independence in how planning decisions are made in respect of development plans, work which not only serves the public interest, but also gives reassurance to communities, local authorities, and developers alike that the system is being regulated with fairness and consistency.
I am committed to supporting the OPR in fulfilling its statutory functions. The independence of the Office as the regulator of planning in Ireland is fundamental, and I will continue to safeguard it.
