Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
237. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if resources will be provided to An Bord Pleanála to allow it to answer communications from the public and public representatives (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6795/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn 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.
An Bord Pleanála (the Board) has informed my Department that the Board does operate and manage the Board's Oireachtas email account and that they respond to all queries received in this account in a timely fashion. The Board has advised that any follow-up queries regarding email correspondence to the Oireachtas email address should be communicated to the Board who will review and deal with the query as appropriate.
Under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as Minister I am specifically precluded from exercising power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála (the Board) is or may be concerned.
