LIMERICK City and County Council has taken home a prestigious prize from the Irish Planning Institute’s (IPI) recent awards ceremony.
The local authority won the President’s Award at the IPI’s Irish Planning Awards 2023.
Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) were given the award for their ‘Young Person Participation in Land Use Planning’ project, which saw school students get involved in the preparation of the development plan and local area plan processes.
The President’s Award is awarded to projects that highlight the twin focus of the term of office for IPI President Mary MacMahon’s presidency – practice and engagement.
The purpose is to highlight examples of excellent public participation and best practice. It was presented by Mary MacMahon and Kieran O’Donnell, Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning.
The awards acknowledge a diverse range of projects and plans nationally taking place at a local, county, and regional level in complex and dynamic environments.
The awards this year recognised innovation and excellence in Irish planning in eight categories.
Speaking at the awards, IPI President Mary MacMahon said: “The Irish Planning Awards serve as a testament to the invaluable role of planning in our society.”
“They celebrate our diverse, dynamic, and sustainable projects, showcasing the positive impact of planning on our communities,” she said.
“As president, it’s been my privilege to elevate the profile of planning and to honour the achievements, diversity, and potential within our sector. With entries spanning the island, our winners from Dublin to Donegal exemplify excellence.”
