Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
330. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the statutory or administrative timeframes applicable to Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment processes for major transport infrastructure projects, to state whether those timeframes have been consistently met in each of the past five years, and to detail any instances of delay beyond prescribed timeframes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14732/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraEnvironmental Impact Assessments and Appropriate Assessments, put in place at the European Level and enacted in Ireland through relevant planning legislation, do not have a defined timeline in statute for their completion once commenced, as such there have been no such timelines to report against in the measurement of those assessments.
However, Environmental Impact Assessments can have a subsequent effect on planning decision timelines, potentially delaying the issuance of a decision.
Information on whether Environmental Impact Assessments are generally impacting on planning matters or whether any action is planned to address potential impact should be directed to my colleague the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
