Law Society welcomes commencement of the Planning and Environment Division of the High Court
President of the Law Society of Ireland, Barry MacCarthy, said, "The Law Society of Ireland welcomes the commencement of the Planning and Environment Division of the High Court today. The establishment of this division is an important step in the reform of the planning system in the public interest.
"In the face of both housing and climate crises, the establishment of this specialist court recognises that efficient processing of planning and environmental cases is fundamental to access to justice and the pursuit of climate-conscious development. The Law Society will continue to work with Government and policy makers to advance progressive environmental and planning reforms that provide meaningful public participation in accordance with the Aarhus Convention and EU law."
