Law of Local Government 3rd Edition

In a constantly changing legal landscape, staying informed is essential for those involved in local governance. The latest edition of The Law of Local Government provides a comprehensive guide to the significant developments in local government law in Ireland since the last edition in 2020.

This updated volume covers the impacts of the Planning and Development Act 2024, the Affordable Housing Act 2021, the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024, and the Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Act 2022, along with essential secondary legislation.

The third edition is a valuable resource, offering an analysis of the case law and legislative changes that shape local government administration and legal framework. Whether you are a practitioner, policymaker, or scholar, this edition provides the knowledge to navigate local government law effectively.

Understand the implications of local government law in Ireland for communities, policy, and practice with this essential guide.

Features:

• Detailed academic treatise of local government law
• Includes all relevant case-law on local government administration
• Analysis on trends of local government case law

New to this Edition:

• Includes new primary legislation introduced since the second edition in 2020, namely the Planning and Development Act 2024, Affordable Housing Act 2021, Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024, and Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Act 2022
• First academic text to refer to Planning and Development Act 2024 which has repealed the Planning and Development Act 2000
• Covers all relevant case-law developments since 2020
• Refers to Law Reform Commission report on compulsory acquisition
• Chapters have been updated to reflect both legislative and case-law developments