Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
749. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has received the report from a person (details supplied) into matters relating to An Bord Pleanála, if he has considered the findings; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41346/22]
View answerMy Department published the terms of reference (attached) for the 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 on the 12th of May 2022. In accordance with the terms of reference, Remy Farrell, Senior Counsel, was requested to provide a report to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage within a period of 6 weeks from the 12th of May 2022.
On the 22nd of June 2022 I received and acceded to a request from Mr. Remy Farrell for an extension of time to 29th July 2022 in order to allow Mr. Farrell sufficient time to complete his work and finalise the report.
I have not yet received Mr. Farrell's report. I will consider the matter of publication once I have had an opportunity to review the Senior Counsel's report.
