PQ 207
207. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware of concerns raised in recent commentary regarding the persistent failure to enforce planning law against unauthorised quarrying activities, including the observation that affected communities are increasingly forced to rely on environmental and EU legislation rather than domestic planning enforcement to address unauthorised development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10941/26]
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11 February 2026
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11 February 2026 · Planning Issues
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Roderic O'Gorman
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Housing
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11 February 2026
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207. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware of concerns raised in recent commentary regarding the persistent failure to enforce planning law against unauthorised quarrying activities, including the observation that affected communities are increasingly forced to rely on environmental and EU legislation rather than domestic planning enforcement to address unauthorised development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10941/26]
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11 February 2026
Planning Issues
207. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware of concerns raised in recent commentary regarding the persistent failure to enforce planning law against unauthorised quarrying activities, including the observation that affected communities are increasingly forced to rely on environmental and EU legislation rather than domestic planning enforcement to address unauthorised development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10941/26]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-02-11/207/
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