ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 53 Industry News Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning with the Construction Industry Federation said: “The Construction Industry Federation welcomes the Cabinet’s approval of the new Planning and Development Bill. However, we need to carefully study the legislation to fully assess its impact on the delivery of vital infrastructure, including homes". “Streamlining the planning process is critical for delivery of infrastructural projects under the national development Construction Industry Federation welcomes Draft Planning and Development Bill plan, much needed housing, and other commercial developments. “The CIF welcomes the amendments proposed in the Planning Bill, which will facilitate a more effective and timely planning process delivering certainty and confidence, so that the country’s infrastructure including energy, water services and housing requirements can be delivered in a timely manner. “The establishment of a Planning Commission is welcome, and we hope that the legislation once enacted will contribute to significantly reducing the large backlog of homes that are awaiting a decision currently in An Bord Pleanala. “The provision of timelines within the application process and the judicial review process, the proposals enabling planning authorities and the new Planning Commission to correct an error of fact or law in their planning decisions, will assist with the planning and procurement of projects, while respecting the requirements for an effective planning process.” ‒The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed the Draft Planning and Developed Bill approved by Cabinet on 13th December. This month, Kirby has given €50,000 to Focus Ireland, a charity that works closely with people all over the country who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. €25,000 has been given to UNICEF, an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The rm also donated €15,000 to The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP), Ireland’s largest voluntary charity, which works towards social justice. Kirby has also given €12,500 to Cliona’s Foundation, a charity helping families in nancial crisis. Group Managing Director at Kirby, Festive Charity Tradition Continues at Kirby in 2022 Mark Flanagan, said it is an honour to help these and other charities, “We place an emphasis on people rst and community values. We know that there are many people in dif cult circumstances especially in the run up to Christmas and the attitude among Kirby staff is to see how we can help and deliver on that.” ‒Kirby Group Engineering has donated in excess of €100,000 to charities in Ireland and abroad this Christmas. The Limerick-based electrical and mechanical engineering company has built a tradition of supporting those in need all year round, with a special focus at this time of year. Kirby Group Managing Director, Mark Flanagan, presents Amy Carr, Director of Fundraising and Marketing of Focus Ireland, with a Christmas donation cheque for €50,000
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