IPFA Events

Event Start:

22 Oct 2025 05:00 PM

Event End:

22 Oct 2025 08:30 PM

Location:

Dublin

Event Summary:

IPFA Ireland, Dublin

Planning in Ireland - Why Challenges Arise and Proposed Solutions to Mitigate or Avoid Issues

As planning delays continue to impact the timely delivery of infrastructure in Ireland, there is growing urgency to address the root causes of bottlenecks in the development process.

This session will examine why and how these bottlenecks occur, drawing on insights from developers and third-party stakeholders operating within the industry.

Join us as our expert panel explore a range of proposed solutions from differing perspectives, including practical measures to mitigate delays.

Speakers:

- Moderator: Sinéad Martyn, Planning and Environment Partner, McCann FitzGerald Solicitors

- Michele Connolly, former partner and EMA Head of Global Infrastructure at KPMG, and current member of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce established by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform, and Digitalisation

- Fred Logue, Managing Partner of FP Logue LLP

- Stephen Cassidy, Cassidy Property Consultants, former Chief Development Officer at Ardstone

Event Details

Registration and networking: 5.00pm

Discussion begins: 5.30pm

Event ends: 8.00pm

Format: In-person briefing; panel discussion followed by a Q&A and networking

Address: McCann Fitzgerald Offices, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin

Hosts

Organisation:

McCann FitzGerald

Fees

No fees found

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