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Seanad motion moved to approve exempted development regulations

Friday 17 July 2026

A motion to approve the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.5) Regulations 2026 has been moved in Seanad Éireann.

Senator Garret Ahearn has moved a motion in Seanad Éireann to approve draft planning regulations concerning exempted development.

The motion, introduced on 16 July 2026, seeks formal approval for the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.5) Regulations 2026.

A copy of the proposed regulations was previously laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2 July 2026.

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