Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2022
286. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the scope of the enquiry by a person (details supplied) into the operation of An Bord Pleanála has been widened; the reason for same; the reason for the five-week extension into the publishing of this enquiry which was announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34501/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy 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 22th 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. The Terms of Reference published on 12th May 2022 remain unchanged.
