Midlands MEP Calls For Haughey Inspired Overhaul Of Planning System

The Fianna Fail rep believes improvements can be made to the system.

A Midlands MEP is taking inspiration from Charles Haughey when it comes to resolving the states planning impasse. 

Offaly's Barry Cowen believes Ireland’s current planning laws and courts are stunting developments, especially housing.

It comes after a government taskforce recently reported that progress is slowed by overly complex regulation and a lack of co-ordination and consistency in planning and delivery.

The Fianna Fail rep says the system is exhausted: 

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