Briefing: Tackling Ireland’s housing crisis: The role of the planning system

Policy product type
Specially commissioned briefing for LGiU Ireland
Published date
November 16, 2016
Author
John Martin, LGiU Ireland Associate
Issues Covered
  • docklands regeneration
  • Housing Shortages
  • infrastructure development
  • strategic planning
Categories
Housing, Infrastructure, transport, traffic enforcement, Planning, place-shaping, neighbourhood planning, Regeneration

Ireland is experiencing a shortage of new homes following the economic crash of 2007. The total number of new homes constructed in 2015 was about half of what is required. This briefing looks at the role of the planning system as part of the government’s housing action plan.

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