Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022
306. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the interests of all members of An Bord Pleanála; his plans to broaden the scope of the review of An Bord Pleanála (details supplied). [24566/22]
View answerMy Department published the terms of reference (attached) for Senior Counsel Remy Farrells "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 and related matters" on 12 May 2022.
While the purpose of the report is to provide an opinion from Senior Counsel on specific matters of concern, in considering the issues and preparing his report, Counsel will have regard to such material and information as he considers relevant to the matters of concern. In accordance with the terms of reference Senior Counsel "shall exercise such discretion in relation to the scope of his examination of the matters of concern as he considers necessary and appropriate, having regard to the general purpose of the report". I will consider the Senior Counsel's report, when submitted, to determine further appropriate measures.
