Junior Planning Minister Peter Burke says it's a common sense move.
School renovations will no longer require planning permission under new temporary measures.
Junior Planning Minister Peter Burke has signed new regulations which mean certain schools can bypass the red-tape involved over the next two years.
The Longford-Westmeath Fine Gael TD says it's a common sense move, particularly with delays caused by the pandemic:
Glen Hansard Dies In Road Crash
The musician died in a crash in the early hours of this morning.
HSE Owes €3,500 To Laois County Council
It is reportedly for a building Crettyard.
Plans Approved For Solar Farm On Laois/Kildare Border
This comes following an earlier refusal by Laois County Council.
Josef Puskas Brothers Transferred To Portlaoise Prison
They were guilty of assisting Mr Puska following the murder of Ashling Murphy.
Midlands Woodland Sites Prioritised In New Nature Restoration Report
A cluster south of Tullamore near Charleville Wood is listed for containing protected land.
Burke Secures Judicial Review In Westmeath Dismissal Case
Mr Burke wants the decision quashed on the basis the panel lacked objectivity.
Obama Plaza Delivers €8.2m Lotto Ticket For Lucky Winner
The Offaly service station sold the winning ticket on Saturday.
Laois Councillor Calls For Review On Land Zoning For Industrial and Enterprise Use
Councillor James Kelly believes an expression of interest process will allow the council to rezone suitable locations.
