Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In the meantime, I suggest that we write to seek an explanation for the fines and to see whether an additional outlay is expected. In previous engagements, we have spoken about the amount of money that has been lost by An Bord Pleanála in terms of judicial reviews and other legal actions. Now we find that a further €1 million is being expended because of its failure to deal with SHD applications in the way it was obliged to.