Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2022
67. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider initiating a review of An Bord Pleanála decisions made in respect of the granting of permissions to erect telecommunications masts over the past six years to date in 2022. [33229/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), I am specifically precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular case in which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála (the Board) is or may be concerned, except in very specific circumstances, which do not apply in this case.
An 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.
It is understood that the Board are engaging in an ongoing internal review a number of decided planning cases and that this review is due to be completed by the end of June and the internal Group will report to the An Bord Pleanála Chairperson. This is an internal An Bord Pleanála process initiated by An Bord Pleanála themselves.
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