About Planning
Planning plays an important role in our society. It enables us to make the best use of our resources and allows necessary and worthwhile development to go ahead. It also ensures that the environment and heritage of our towns, cities and countryside is protected. If you are interested in learning more about the work of a planner or studying planning at third level with a view to pursuing a career in town planning, please click on one of the tiles below for more information.
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Office of the Planning Regulator
About this Sector
Planners play a key role in how the environment where we live and work is developed and/or protected for future generations.
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Careers in Planning
Opportunities exist to specialise in environmental planning, urban design, marine spatial planning, infrastructure and renewable energy planning.
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Education and Training
There is a variety of third level courses accredited by the professional bodies (Irish Planning Institute/Royal Town Planning Institute) in Ireland.
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Become familiar with the areas where planners work either through TY work experience or summer work placements.
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Advice for Becoming a Planner OPR
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What Sparked Your Interest in Planning? OPR
Project Planning Manager Olwyn James
