Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
821. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the report (details supplied) into allegations of malpractice at An Bord Pleanála; the expected timeline for the publication of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34698/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn Bord Pleanála (ABP) is a quasi-judicial body which carries out its statutory functions independently of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. ABP appointed the external reviewer, Ms. Lorna Lynch, Senior Counsel, to carry out a scoping investigation into certain matters. The Chairperson of ABP received the scoping investigation report prepared by Ms Lynch SC on 12 August 2024.
Ms. Lynch's scoping investigation and report is entirely a matter for An Bord Pleanála who initiated this exercise. 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.
