asked the Minister for the Environment (a) the names of the members of An Bord Pleanála; (b) the date of their appointment or re-appointment; (c) if any member has been absent from his duties on the board since his appointment and, if so, the reason for, and duration of, his absence.
Written Answers. - Bord Pleanála Members.
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The members of An Bord Pleanála and the dates of their appointment or reappointment are: Mr. Justice A.D. Pringle (Chairman), 1 January 1977; Mr. M.J. Cowan, 1 September 1979; Mr. J.S. Conway, 1 January 1980 (Re-appointment); Mr. B. O'Donoghue, 1 January 1980 (Re-appointment); Mr. J. Gannon, 14 January 1980; Mr. D.T. McCarthy, 26 May 1980.
I have no information regarding any absences from duty.