Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
134. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has ever engaged with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding potential changes to planning laws to make the provision of solar canopies mandatory when planning permission is being granted for large outdoor carparks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47160/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAny planning applications for development proposals, including large outdoor carparks, will be subject to detailed assessment by the relevant Planning Authority (i.e. local Planning Authority or An Coimisiún Pleanála) and are subject to all relevant existing planning and environmental legislation, regulations and policy frameworks. Any amendments to existing planning policy and legislation in relation to large outdoor carparks, is a matter for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
