Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022
110. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the National Policy on Architecture to support and promote architectural quality and sustainability; the timeline for the publication of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3247/22]
View answerMy Department, with key partners and stakeholders, has completed a new National Policy on Architecture which will promote and embed quality in architecture and the built environment in Ireland, for increased environmental, economic and social sustainability and resilience. It will support the implementation of priorities such as Project Ireland 2040, the Climate Action Plan 2021, Housing for All and Town Centre First, to assist in addressing key issues including societal well-being, climate change and urban regeneration. It will be launched in the coming weeks.
It is my intention that this new National Policy on Architecture will play an integral part in implementing our vision for the future, providing policy actions that will encourage best quality in researching, understanding, managing, enhancing and reusing our existing built environment assets as well as delivering sustainable new places and spaces.
