European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats) (Section 181 of the Planning and Development Act 2000) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 403 of 2013).

These Regulations provide for the direct application by state authorities to An Bord Pleanála (National Planning Board) for approval for works or development where the works or development are urgently required in order to preserve, protect or improve the quality of the environment or protect human health, in compliance with EU Directives.