Sean Mahon
Sean Mahon is the president of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and an influential figure in urban planning and development in Ireland. He has highlighted the need for a shift towards forward planning in urban areas, stressing the importance of strategic thinking in addressing the housing and public infrastructure crises. Mahon advocates for identifying suitable locations for new homes and aligning spatial planning with necessary capital investments to ensure sustainable urban growth.
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Seán Mahon is the managing director of the Southern Star and president of Local Ireland.
‘We spend all of our money all of the time so we’re always short and scrambling’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-13
Sean Mahon is the president of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI).
The budget bet big on apartments. Will it help fix the housing crisis? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
RIAI president Sean Mahon said greater emphasis on forward planning rather than development control and management was essential.
Irish councils lack ability to plan big cities, conference told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
