Question 1

What does the Planning and Development, and Residential Tenancies, Bill 2020 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to require An Bord Pleanála to refuse substitute consent applications unless exceptional circumstances exist, with mandatory public participation on this question. Allows Government to make emergency orders extending statutory planning and building control timeframes during Covid-19 periods, with flexibility to target specific areas and provisions. Increases notice period for rent arrears evictions from 28 to 90 days during 11 January to 12 April 2021; prohibits rent increases during same period for tenants declaring Covid-19 hardship.

Question 2

What stage is the Planning and Development, and Residential Tenancies, Bill 2020 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 May 2021, the Planning and Development, and Residential Tenancies, Bill 2020 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Planning and Development, and Residential Tenancies, Bill 2020?

Accepted Answer

The Planning and Development, and Residential Tenancies, Bill 2020 was sponsored by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and was introduced on 13 Nov 2020.

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