Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2026
357. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of SHD applications which were remitted back by the High Court to An Coimisiún Pleanála for consideration and decision which remain undecided; the timeline for decision on these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54304/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn Coimisiún Pleanála is the national independent statutory body with responsibility for the determination of planning appeals and direct applications for strategic infrastructure and other developments under Planning and Development Act 2024, as amended, and certain other Acts
There are currently 16 SHD applications which were remitted by the High Court for reconsideration, and which remain undecided. Due to the nature of remitted cases and the complexities involved An Coimisiún Pleanála is not in a position to provide a timeline for decision on these applications.
Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the relevant bodies. The contact email address for An Coimisiún Pleanála in this regard is [Oireachtasqueries@pleanala.ie]
