Laois TD Criticising An Coimisiún Pleanála Planning Delays

He says delays are putting considerable strain on families.

A Laois TD is criticising planning delays and rural housing concerns involving An Coimisiún Pleanála. 

Deputy Willie Aird believes that extended delays in the planning appeals system are putting considerable strain on families and individuals seeking to construct homes. 

Representatives from An Coimisiún Pleanála have confirmed that 94% of rural housing applications in 2025 were processed within the required 18-week statutory period. 

Deputy Aird says 'local need' remains a significant challenge in rural Ireland: 

Tanaiste Simon Harris this week told Fine Gael party colleagues is preparing a major overhaul of rural housing laws to allow for the construction of one-off rural houses.
 

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