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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNTY COUNCIL

Thursday, June 19, 2025

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor P. Holohan

That this Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to urgently review the planning and legislative framework used for the development of International Protection Accommodation (IPA) centres, particularly those established under emergency planning exemptions in accordance with S.I. No 376/2023 - Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 in exercise of powers conferred by Sections 4(2) and 262 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, to ensure that, going forward, the siting of IPA centres involves transparent engagement with local authorities, democratic input from elected councillors, and meaningful public consultation.

REPORT:

If this motion is agreed, a letter will be issued to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The responses, when received, will be circulated to the Members.