Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) - Further Information

This document has been prepared by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in response to queries received from the County and City Managers Association (CCMA), and has been prepared for information purposes and ease of reference only, it is not a legal document. If necessary, this document will be treated as a live document and updated as appropriate.

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The content of this document does not constitute an interpretation of the legislation, legal advice or planning advice. Advice on planning matters including legislation should be sought from the relevant planning authority, a planning consultant or a solicitor.

Under section 30(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended and section 586 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, the Minister is precluded from exercising power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or An Coimisiún Pleanála is or may be concerned.