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Office of the Planning Regulator retweeted
⏰⏰ The closing date to apply for our Independent Inspector Role is one week away. If you are interested please apply before 12 noon on Friday 22nd May. Please share with anyone you think might be interested in the roles. All the info you need is in the previous post 👇🏽 @RIBA @lawsocietyire @TheLawSociety @SCSISurveyors @CharteredICES @13RosemaryDaly @LizKimminsSF @NICS_HR @NI_LGA @ArchitectureNI @IrishPlanInst @PlanningLawIE @PlanningReg @ICE_NIreland @ICE_engineers @RICSNI @RICSnews @DavidNPorter @CommunityPlaces
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a process to appoint suitably qualified and experienced independent inspectors to the planning system. The appointments will enable the Department to exercise its powers under the Planning Act 2011 to allocate “Hear and Report” work to inspectors as an additional option to the Planning Appeals Commission. Further details at : infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/pub… The candidate information booklet is available at: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/pub…
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Office of the Planning Regulator retweeted
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a process to appoint suitably qualified and experienced independent inspectors to the planning system. The appointments will enable the Department to exercise its powers under the Planning Act 2011 to allocate “Hear and Report” work to inspectors as an additional option to the Planning Appeals Commission. Further details at : infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/pub… The candidate information booklet is available at: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/pub…
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Elected Members: Last chance to register for the OPR-@AILGIRE webinar, 'Learnings from Judicial Review Proceedings', with speakers from @FieldfisherIE, and a Q&A session. Date: Friday, 24 January Time: 10AM – 11:30AM Location: Online To register: email info@ailg.ie #OPR
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Elected Members: Register for the upcoming OPR-@AILGIRE webinar, 'Learnings from Judicial Review Proceedings', with speakers from @FieldfisherIE, and a Q&A session. Date: Friday, 24 January Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Online To register: email info@ailg.ie #OPR
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Office of the Planning Regulator retweeted
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Councillors can register for the upcoming OPR- @AILGIRE webinar, 'Learnings from Judicial Review Proceedings', with speakers from @FieldfisherIE, and a Q&A session. Date: Friday, 24 January Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Online To register: email info@ailg.ie #opr @PlanningReg
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Worth a read, just published @NESCIreland 'NESC@50: Ireland at a Pivotal Moment'. This interesting commemorative book features Niall Cussen, Planning Regulator as one of eight diverse vantage points considering Ireland's future, on page 135. Read it here: nesc.ie/app/uploads/2025/01/…

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Elected Members: Register for the upcoming OPR-@AILGIRE webinar, 'Learnings from Judicial Review Proceedings', with speakers from @FieldfisherIE, and a Q&A session. Date: Friday, 24 January Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Online To register: email info@ailg.ie #opr
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Stay updated with the latest news and publications from the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) Subscribe to our newsletter for all the latest updates and insights. Don't miss out opr.ie #Opr #planningregulator
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The OPR sends warmest Christmas greetings to you and your family. Best wishes for the holidays.
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The OPR 'Learning from Litigation’ Bulletin Issue 6 is available. Containing summaries of 4 legal cases, key learnings and takeaways, it has been specifically created for practitioners to keep up to date with evolving planning and environmental case law. bit.ly/LFL06
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Office of the Planning Regulator retweeted
Next up is the 'Urban Revival' category. Huge congratulations to the winners @WaterfordCounci who have been awarded for reviving urban living by reducing property vacancy & dereliction in Waterford👏 #ELGawards24 Thanks to sponsors @PlanningReg
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Niall Cussen, Planning Regulator gave a keynote speech on 'Science for Future Development' at the Geoscience conference. Eoin McGrath and Aisling Greene, @Dept_ECC; Sean Finlay, @GeoscienceIre; Angela Ryan, @IrishWater and Niall Cussen.
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Office of the Planning Regulator retweeted
Session 2 'Science for Future Development' has just started with a keynote address from Niall Cussen, CEO @PlanningReg @Dept_ECC @GeolSurvIE
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Office of the Planning Regulator retweeted
On #Worldtownplanningday we would like to congratulate the MPlan class of 2024 who graduated last week. Best wishes to you all in your careers!
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Today, #WorldPlanningDay we celebrate the work of planners in shaping our communities and designing for climate resilience. Evidence and monitoring is key, OPR today publish a paper on Development Plan Monitoring – Measuring what Matters. bit.ly/4fC948x
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Office of the Planning Regulator retweeted
EMRA presented at the LASNTG Forward Planning Fundamentals Course at the National Training Centre in Ballycoolin, raising awareness and educating on the work of the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly @LGMAIreland @PlanningReg @DeptHousingIRL #Planning #RegionalAssembly
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Today, #Worldtownplanningday OPR publish Development Plan Monitoring - Measuring What Matters a paper following its first planning research commissioned by @RTPIPlanners and co-funded by OPR, @DeptHousingIRL and governments of Scotland and Wales in 2020. bit.ly/4fC948x
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Secondary school career Guidance Counsellors play a significant role in supporting students to learn more about options. We are delighted that our article about a career in planning for Guidance Counsellors features in CareersPortal.ie careersportal.ie/news/a-care…
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Local authority & regional assembly staff, register for our webinar, The Development Plan & Employment Lands. Covering an Overview of the OPR’s Practice Note Planning for Employment Growth & Transport & Water Services Considerations for Employment Lands. Register: webinars@opr.ie
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