{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"IPI Planners Podcast","title":"Inside the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2612,"description":"In a truly exclusive event, we're delighted to welcome Oonagh Buckley, Secretary General of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, for her very first podcast appearance!Oonagh shares invaluable insights into her department's critical work in shaping Ireland's sustainable future including Ireland's leadership in renewable energy integration, the exciting new frontiers in maritime planning, and the strategic vision driving climate action.Oonagh’s insights offer crucial guidance for planners navigating the evolving landscape of Ireland's environmental and planning policies.But that's not all. In a candid conversation, Oonagh also reflects on her pivotal and challenging tenure as Interim Chair of An Bord Pleanála at one of its most difficult times in its history.Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how she tackled the significant issues, rebuilt trust, and implemented crucial reforms that have set the course for the planning system today.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTThe role of the recently renamed Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment Maritime planning and responsibilitiesWriting and implementing the Planning and Development Act 2000 and its ongoing influence on the new Planning and Development Act 2024.Strategic Infrastructure Development LegislationGovernance and Structural Changes and exactly what constitutes “good governance”Planning System and Renewable Energy GoalsGrid Investment and ResilienceJudicial Review and Planning GuidelinesRenewables, the electricity grid, climate resilience and adaptationOonagh’s pivotal appointment and challenging tenure as interim Chair of An Bord Pleanála during one of its most difficult times in history.The transition of An Bord Pleanála to An Coimisiún PleanálaGUEST DETAILS Oonagh Buckley is the Secretary General of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.Her extensive experience includes playing a pivotal role in shaping the legislative landscape that Irish planners navigate daily.Notably,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9nVw4-BLGicJm7Z63ptnPClwECFyyzaaR7K_jQ6eBkk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kODA5/NDQzZDEwYmMxMDcy/NmNmNzEwMzdlOTgz/MjAyMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}