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OPR seeks meeting with Minister James Browne over housing delay comments

Sunday 20 September 2026

The Head of the Office of the Planning Regulator has called for a meeting with Minister James Browne following comments about housing delays.

The Head of the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has requested a meeting with Minister James Browne and his staff following comments regarding housing delays.

The regulator's call for discussions comes in response to statements made by James Browne concerning delays in housing. The OPR has challenged those comments, leading to the request for a direct meeting to address the issue.

The developments were first reported by Independent.ie. Further details regarding the specific nature of the comments or the timeline for the proposed meeting have not been disclosed.

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