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October 5, 2026 · 52 min

The Planning and Development Act 2024 represents one of the most significant reforms of Ireland's planning system in a generation. As policymakers, practitioners and communities prepare for its full implementation, important questions…
Regional Planning: Strategy and Growth

September 7, 2026 · 53 min

Shape Future Episodes: Share your topic and guest suggestions for the podcast via our short listener feedback form. Achieving balanced regional development depends on aligning national policy with regional and local priorities and ensuring…
Planning for Water

August 3, 2026 · 48 min

Infrastructure projects often languish in complex, sequential consenting processes that stall housing and economic development. Planners and utility providers face an uphill battle to align long-term strategic needs with immediate…
Liam Conneally: Galway County Council Leadership

July 6, 2026 · 49 min

Infrastructure and housing delivery requires seamless coordination between public policy and local authority execution. We explore the transition from professional planning to senior local government leadership, focusing on how the…
Northern Ireland Planning System Insights

June 1, 2026 · 46 min

The planning system is often perceived as complex and adversarial, presenting barriers to development and public satisfaction. Success requires overcoming these challenges by embedding continuous improvement and promoting a culture where…

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Planning Law: Reform, Litigation, Future

May 4, 2026 · 30 min

Planning today is shaped by major legislative reform, including the Planning and Development Act 2024 and the Critical Infrastructure Bill, climate and environmental obligations, and legal scrutiny. In this episode Deirdre Nagle, Partner…
Planning Reform: An Coimisiún Pleanála CEO Peter Mullan

April 20, 2026 · 56 min

The planning system in Ireland faces monumental pressure, demanding not only efficient decision-making but also the highest standards of trust and governance. The challenge of meeting mandatory timelines while navigating complex legal and…
Planning’s Future: AI And Place Making

March 16, 2026 · 47 min

The planning profession is facing unprecedented change. Immediate adaptation is demanded as urban environments are reshaped by climate pressures, technological disruption, and the urgent need for housing and infrastructure. This episode…
Spatial Data Transforms Irish Planning

February 16, 2026 · 52 min

The transition to evidence-informed, data-driven planning is a professional necessity, yet many local authorities still face significant challenges in integrating and interpreting spatial data to meet national objectives. The effective…
Inside Ireland’s Planning Reforms: Updates and Outlook for 2026

January 19, 2026 · 57 min

The Irish planning system is navigating one of its most transformative periods, requiring professionals to rapidly implement complex legislative, policy, and institutional changes while tackling the urgent national housing and…
IPI 50 Years Celebrations - Planning Institute Anniversary

December 15, 2025 · 52 min

December 2025 marks end of year celebrating Irish Planning Institute's 50th anniversary since founding in 1975 whilst also seeing the conclusion of the current Council term with a range of governance changes including the election of a…
Scaling Up Housing Delivery in Kildare

November 17, 2025 · 44 min

Kildare County Council manages nearly 50 settlements whilst doing some of Ireland's "heavy lifting" on housing delivery—but how do you scale that up when planning legislation transforms around you? Amy Granville, Senior Planner leading…

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About the show

For professional planners in Ireland working in government, private practice and others who want to be kept informed on changes in planning thought, law and practice.