Question 1

What does the Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Removes planning permission requirement for solar panels on schools and public buildings. Allows larger solar panel arrays on homes and industrial/agricultural buildings without planning permission restrictions. Permits ground-mounted solar panels up to 4 metres high; listed buildings remain protected.

Question 2

What stage is the Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Jan 2025, the Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021 is at Committee Stage in 26th Seanad. 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 (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Pauline O'Reilly, and was introduced on 21 Jun 2021.

Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021

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