Following the Government’s announcement with regards to extending the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act, the period from 29th March 2020 extending to 9th May 2020, inclusive, (6 weeks in total) is disregarded when calculating any appropriate period, specified period, or other timelines in the following Acts, or provisions, or any regulations made under those Acts or provisions, • The Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended; • Part 2 of the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act, 2015 (which relates to the vacant site levy); • Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act, 2016 (which relates to the Strategic Housing Developments); • The Derelict Sites Act, 1990.