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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2022

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Ceisteanna (38)

Neasa Hourigan

Ceist:

38. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm that the report he requested 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 and related matters is on track to be delivered on 23 June 2022; and if he will confirm the date by which he will make that report available to the public. [33092/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

My 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, is 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.

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.