Tipperary Councillors Seek Changes to Planning Exemptions for IPAS Centres
Tipperary councillors have passed a motion calling for a change in planning exemptions for IPAS centres, citing a lack of predictability and transparency in the planning system.
"The planning system is no longer predictable or transparent,"
said Cllr Liam Browne, who tabled the motion. The motion requests that the council write to Housing Minister James Browne to reduce the duration of the current exemption, which allows temporary change of use to building structures to accommodate people seeking international protection, from 31 December 2028 to 31 December 2025.
- A similar motion was passed by Laois County Council earlier this month.
Author's note: Councillors seek exemption change for IPAS centres.