IPI Planners Podcast
Episodes
Planning Law: Reform, Litigation, Future
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Planning today is shaped by major legislative reform, including the Planning and Development Act 2024 and the Critical Infrastructure Bill, climate an...
Planning Reform: An CoimisiĂºn PleanĂ¡la CEO Peter Mullan
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The planning system in Ireland faces monumental pressure, demanding not only efficient decision-making but also the highest standards of trust and gov...
Planning’s Future: AI And Place Making
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The planning profession is facing unprecedented change. Immediate adaptation is demanded as urban environments are reshaped by climate pressures, tech...
Spatial Data Transforms Irish Planning
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The transition to evidence-informed, data-driven planning is a professional necessity, yet many local authorities still face significant challenges in...
Inside Ireland’s Planning Reforms: Updates and Outlook for 2026
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish planning system is navigating one of its most transformative periods, requiring professionals to rapidly implement complex legislative, poli...
IPI 50 Years Celebrations - Planning Institute Anniversary
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
December 2025 marks end of year celebrating Irish Planning Institute's 50th anniversary since founding in 1975 whilst also seeing the conclusion of th...
Scaling Up Housing Delivery in Kildare
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kildare County Council manages nearly 50 settlements whilst doing some of Ireland's "heavy lifting" on housing delivery—but how do you scale that up...
Planning and Ireland’s 2030 Renewable Targets
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated by delays in crucial climate action and infrastructure delivery? Planning and other consenting processes don't always align and run...
Permission & Progress: John Spain on Irish Planning
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, planning consultant John Spain reflects on over three decades shaping Ireland’s built environment — from the stagnation of the 19...
Homes Not Hype. The Planners Challenge
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is really at the heart of Ireland’s housing crisis? Dr Lorcan Sirr joins the Planners Podcast to challenge myths, question quick fixes, and ex...
Inside the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a truly exclusive event, we're delighted to welcome Oonagh Buckley, Secretary General of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, for...
New Planning Act: The Regulator's Role
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new 2024 Planning and Development Act marks a major turning point for how planning is done in Ireland—but what does implementing it actually loo...
What the Planning Act Got Right - and Wrong
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Planning and Development Act 2024 rolls out, professionals across the sector are asking whether the new legal framework truly delivers on effic...
Navigating Ireland’s Biggest Planning Reform: What You Need to Know
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s planning system is undergoing a major transformation, but with a 906-page Planning and Development Act 2024, navigating these changes can ...
Planners' Podcast Trailer
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Constantly evolving regulations and best practices can make it hard to plan.The April, the Irish Planning Institute launches a new podcast for profess...