Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022
382. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will commit to ensuring that the internal review of the planning decisions of a person (details supplied) in An Bord Pleanála will be published in full given the significant implications for the planning system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39417/22]
View answerAn Bord Pleanála ('the Board') is independent in the performance of its functions under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the relevant bodies. The contact email address for An Bord Pleanála in this regard is Oireachtasqueries@pleanala.ie.
I understand this is an internal review which has been initiated by the Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála. I understand the Chairperson has assigned an internal team of senior management personnel to examine a number of decided cases where public commentary has raised issues and concerns around the procedures and processes applied in those cases.
I understand this process of internal examination of certain files is currently underway and is expected to be completed this month, when the internal team is due to report back to the Chairperson.
