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Corporate Procurement Plan 2024-2027
The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 requires state bodies to prepare a Corporate Procurement Plan as set out in Section 8.20 of the Code.
Meath County Council Planning Review
A report published today by the Office of the Planning Regulator has found that Meath County Council operates robust systems and procedures in the delivery of its statutory functions.
Quarter 1 of 2024 Activity Report
Quarterly activity report which provides an overview of the nature and extent of the OPR's functions across its statutory mandate.
Payments over €20,000 – Q1 2024
As per the Public Sector Reform Plan requirement that all Departments and Agencies publish quarterly reports on-line detailing payments of a value greater than €20,000, please find details of payments made for goods and services valued at €20,000 or more made by the OPR in Q1 2024.
Prompt Payment by Public Sector Bodies Quarterly Period Covered: 1 January – 31 March 2024
Report relating to the OPR's activities for the period 1 January - 31 March 2024 in relation to prompt payments by public sector bodies.
Procurement Contracts Awarded in Q1 2024
A summary report of public contracts awarded by the OPR of more than than €25,000 in Q1 2024 in line with procurement regulations.
'Learning from Litigation' Legal Bulletin Issue 03
This is the third issue of a legal bulletin which shares key learnings from the continually evolving planning and environmental case law. The bulletin will be published on the OPR’s website on a quarterly basis.
Update on Implementation of Recommendations from An Bord Pleanála Review
Since the publication of the OPR's review of An Bord Pleanála, the OPR has been engaging closely with the organisation to ensure the implementation of the recommendations. This report provides an update on some of the key developments, one year on from the publication of the OPR review.
Annual Overview of the Planning System 2022
The report reviews key trends and outputs over the year in the wider planning system in Ireland.
Annual Report of the Office of the Planning Regulator for 2023 in accordance with Section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended)
Section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended) requires the publication of an annual report relating to the number of reports made in the preceding year and also for the publication of information with regard to any actions taken in response to reports made.
Quarter 4 of 2023 Activity Report
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Payments over €20,000 – Q4 2023
As per the Public Sector Reform Plan requirement that all Departments and Agencies publish quarterly reports on-line detailing payments of a value greater than €20,000, please find details of payments made for goods and services valued at €20,000 or more made by the OPR in Q4..png)
Prompt Payments by Public Sector Bodies Quarterly Period Covered: 1 October - 31 December 2023
Report relating to the OPR's activities for the period 1 October - 31 December 2023 in relation to prompt payments by public sector bodies..png)
Procurement Contracts Awarded in Q4 2023
A summary report of public contracts awarded by the OPR of more than €25,000 in Q4 2023 in line with procurement regulations.
'Learning from Litigation' Legal Bulletin Issue 02
This is the second issue of a legal bulletin which shares key learnings from the continually evolving planning and environmental case law. The bulletin will be published on the OPR’s website on a quarterly basis.
Methodology for Conducting Reviews (under section 31AS of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended) of Local Authorities’ systems and procedures in relation to the performance of planning functions
The methodology has been prepared in relation to conducting reviews of local authority systems and procedures in the performance of planning functions under section 31AS of the Act.
Offaly County Council Planning Review
A report published today by the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has found that Offaly County Council operates effective and robust systems and procedures in the delivery of its statutory planning functions.
Quarter 3 of 2023 Activity Report
Quarterly activity report which provides an overview of the nature and extent of the OPR's functions across its statutory mandate.
Planning Enforcement
This Practice Note (PN05) focuses on the topic of 'Planning Enforcement'.