First Stage Lapsed 32nd Dáil 71/2016

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016

Sponsor: Eoin Ó Broin
Introduced: 20 Jul 2016
Last updated: 13 Feb 2020

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Removes section 28(1C) from the Planning and Development Act 2000, which previously allowed certain ministerial directives on planning decisions.
Practical effect: Reduces ministerial power to intervene in local planning matters through binding directions to planning authorities.
Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to legislative debate or votes.

Stage timeline

First Stage 32nd Dáil

20 Jul 2016