Public Art Mural (Exempted Development) Bill 2026

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• Amends 2001 Planning Regulations to exempt certain public art murals from needing planning permission if they have artistic/cultural merit.
• Mural exemption requires building owner's permission, cannot be commercial ads, and must comply with equality laws.
• Bill at Second Stage; allows artists to paint murals on buildings without lengthy planning approval process.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 34th Dáil

   19 Feb 2026
2. Second Stage 34th Dáil

   19 Feb 2026