Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2024
359. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of strategic housing developments that relate to purpose built student accommodation that have yet to be determined by An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4262/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn Bord Pleanála (the Board) is the national independent statutory body with responsibility for the determination of planning appeals and direct applications for strategic infrastructure and other developments under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, and certain other Acts.
Details of cases to be determined by the Board are a matter for the Board. Under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, the Minister is specifically precluded from exercising power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is or may be concerned.
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.
