Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012
471 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the An Bord Pleanála staffing levels for each of the last five financial years; the roles assigned to staff members; the wages paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21559/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra472 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current waiting time for a decision by An Bord Pleanála from the receipt of the initial appeal or application; the waiting times for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21560/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 472 together.
Comprehensive information in relation to both staffing, salary costs and compliance with the statutory objective period for the years up to and including 2010 can be found in the Board's annual reports which are available on the Board's website www.pleanala.ie. At the end of December 2011 there were 158.1 whole time equivalent employees of the Board (including Board members). At end March 2012, the equivalent figure was 151.9. Audited figures in respect of remuneration for the financial year 2011 will be available on the Board’s website in due course.
