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Regarding the question. As
Posted by Michael Ewing
9:11am - Apr 15, 2009

Regarding the question. In Ireland as in Hungary the government introduced a fast track process for planning known as the Strategic Infrastructure Act, 2006, which had both good and bad aspects regarding EIA and participation. It removed one whole stage of the planning process, along with the right to make substantive appeals, but gave ENGOs standing to make legal challenges. There have been attempts to use this for projects like quarries etc but I am not sure how successful. Essentially this legislation removes the local process and makes it more like a courtroom hearing.

We have had no stimulus package here as there is a huge hole in the Goverments finances, and infrastructural projects are being cut. The emergency Budget is to be announced this afternoon, so I will let you know if the position changes.

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