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Ireland

Delivering infrastructure means understanding how the country-specific planning, land and consent processes work in practice – not just on paper

Scale & experience

We know the challenges your Irish project can face: planning reform, regulatory complexity and multi-landowner negotiations. And our team in Dublin is here to help resolve those challenges

 

As part of the wider Dalcour Maclaren group of more than 750 specialists, we combine established local expertise with the strength and resources of a larger multidisciplinary business. With that blend of experience and backing, we are proud to help shape Ireland’s next phase of infrastructure delivery. 

Investment in energy, water, transport and connectivity, together with the energy transition, is driving major infrastructure delivery across Ireland. But without the right land strategy, geospatial data, planning and environmental consents - delivery will stall.

Our in-country team understands Ireland’s regulatory and community landscape inside out. And, with 23 years of experience in the UK, including 12 years across the island of Ireland, today DM brings together Environment & Planning, Geomatics, Land & Property, and Stakeholder Engagement to offer a coordinated and integrated solution.

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Our sole focus in Ireland is enabling the consenting and access of critical infrastructure projects for operators and developers. With deep expertise in land assembly, planning, and compulsory purchase orders, we help navigate the unique challenges of the Irish landscape.

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The DM Difference in Ireland

From day one, our multidisciplinary teams work as one – aligning planning, surveying, land assembly, spatial data and stakeholder engagement in a coordinated approach. This removes silos and friction, speeds up decision-making, and ensures environmental, social and governance considerations are embedded from the outset.

Collaborative cross-discipline delivery
Our integrated Land & Property, Environment & Planning, and Geomatics teams work seamlessly together to provide cohesive support from project start to finish.

In-depth regional expertise
With 12 years of experience in Ireland, we know the local legislative landscape, land access challenges, and CPO complexities that impact delivery.

Reliable delivery with local presence
Our established in-country team and proven systems ensure consistent progress, supported by the strength of 750+ land, environmental, planning and geospatial specialists across the UK and Ireland.

Local knowledge that powers progress
Ireland’s land access, planning and consent environment is uniquely challenging - from Compulsory Purchase Orders to sensitive landowner considerations.

Sustainable process
Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. By aligning your project with Ireland’s environmental and community goals, we ensure it delivers lasting value – balancing progress with responsibility for people and the planet.

Our teams bring the insight and local knowledge to help clients plan and deliver with confidence.

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It is critical that the nation-building infrastructure investment in utilities, transport and connectivity is not wasted. Access to land need not be an impediment to growth. DM can streamline planning and consents, aligning ecology, archaeology and GIS to enable cost-efficient, sustainable project delivery.

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Regional highlights

  • Grid upgrades

    Driving critical connections for Eirgrid for faster delivery of vital grid infrastructure.

  • Landowner engagement

    Bespoke land access strategies for ESB projects, balancing operational demands with careful attention to landowner relations.

  • Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

    As members of the SCSI, we have achieved a regulated, high professional standard that reflects our competence across all areas of the property, land, and construction industry.

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

OUR IRELAND TEAM

Looking to deliver in Ireland? Met our local team on the ground

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Land & Property

Jonathan Speers

Director
MRICS

Specialising in land assembly, land consenting, valuation, CPO, and landowner engagement

Contact Jonathan
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Land & Property

Paul Minnock

Director - Ireland Growth Lead
HDIP (IT/Business), MBA

Specialising in strategic growth & stakeholder engagement, energy transformation & smart infrastructure, operating models & governance

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Land & Property

Nick Allan

Associate Planner
MSc City Planning and Regeneration

Specialising in Digital Infrastructure – from small cell deployment, to new 35m masts, and everything in between

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Land & Property

Eamonn McMahon

Senior Consents Officer
BSc Agriculture, PG Cert Soil Science

Specialising in landowner engagement, negotiation, and land reinstatement

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Land & Property

Laura Galloway

Senior Surveyor
MRICS

Specialising in land negotiation and Landlord & Tenant advice to utilities, infrastructure and digital infrastructure clients

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Land & Property

Cathy Smyth

Senior Business Support Coordinator
BSc Hons Sociology. APM PFQ

Specialising in Digital Infrastructure – Telecoms Town Planning & Project Management

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Land & Property

Gemma Strain

Surveyor
MRICS, MSc Real Estate

Specialising in negotiations and consultation on lease renewals

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Geomatics

Yvonne Cardwell

GIS Specialist
BSc. Hons. Geography, MA in European Integration

Specialising in GIS, producing maps and plans for a range of utility and infrastructure projects in UK, NI and ROI. Delivering desktop, web mapping, data and analysis services

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Land & Property

TJ Browne

Liaison Officer
BSc Agriculture, PG Cert Soil Science

Specialising in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and land reinstatement

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Land & Property

Jennifer Brennan

Consents & Liaison Officer
BSc Agriculture, PG Cert Soil Science

Specialising in landowner engagement, negotiation, and land reinstatement

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Land & Property

Reece Crawford

Graduate Surveyor
BSc Agriculture, PG Cert Soil Science

Specialising in land assembly, negotiation and land reinstatement

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In Ireland, delays in planning processes, aligning local regulations with national goals and securing land from multiple landowners are all challenges that can significantly increase project costs and timelines. 

A landscape featuring multiple wind turbines on rolling green hills under a partly cloudy sky. Thought Leadership

What are the land consent challenges in Ireland for infrastructure projects over the next five years?

We discuss the land consent challenges facing Irish infrastructure projects in the short and mid-term and how DM is helping clients overcome them.
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Interested in a role with DM in Ireland?

At Dalcour Maclaren, you’ll be working on projects that deliver the infrastructure and utilities shaping Ireland now and into the future. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, complex challenges are tackled and everyone plays a part in finding practical solutions.

Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, you will develop new skills and contribute to work that makes a real difference. If you're interested in a career at DM, click the button to send us your CV.