Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2022
49. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that all allegations of conflicts of interest, allegations of inappropriate decisions and behaviour and allegations of inappropriate relationships with planning or potential planning applicants by members of An Bord Pleanála are included in a report by a person (details supplied) commissioned on these matters by him. [26868/22]
View answerMy Department published the terms of reference (attached) for Senior Counsel Remy Farrells "Report into the management of conflicts of interest and relevant disclosures by the Deputy Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála in relation to certain Decisions of that Board and related matters" on 12 May 2022.
While the purpose of the report is to provide an opinion from Senior Counsel on specific matters of concern, in considering the issues and preparing his report, Counsel will have regard to such material and information as he considers relevant to the matters of concern. In accordance with the terms of reference Senior Counsel "shall exercise such discretion in relation to the scope of his examination of the matters of concern as he considers necessary and appropriate, having regard to the general purpose of the report". I will consider the Senior Counsel's report, when submitted, to determine further appropriate measures.
