Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 December 2023
94. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to respond to concerns raised by a union (details supplied) in respect of the Planning and Development Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54025/23]
View answerThe Planning and Development Bill 2023 outlines significant organisational restructuring of An Bord Pleanála, notably the separation of the decision making element of the organisation (the Planning Commissioners) from those with responsibility for oversight of its governance. It is in this context that the proposed new name of An Coimisiún Pleanála arises.
The Commission will include a separate corporate structure, which will be led by a Chief Executive Officer and have a strengthened management team and organisational structure. A non-executive Governing Board will be responsible for the governance, strategic direction and performance of the organisation. The decision making function currently assigned to the Chairperson and Board Members will now be undertaken by the Chief Planning Commissioner and the Planning Commissioners.
The Bill does not provide for, or make any legislative changes to, any staffing grades below executive management level.
