Departmental Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2022

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Questions (258)

Thomas Gould

Question:

258. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the position of chairperson of An Bord Pleanála has been advertised; and the timeline for recruitment of the position. [56127/22]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy Darragh O'Brien)

Following the decision on 3 November 2022 of the Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála to retire early from his position, I announced my intention to initiate the process of appointing a new Chairperson. My Department is currently making the necessary arrangements to initiate the appointment process in accordance with the Planning and Development Act.