Tony McCormack (Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I thank Mr. Mullan and Mr. Cussen for their opening statements and all the witnesses for their answers. As I come near the end of the line, many of my questions have been answered. As a colleague did earlier, I thank the witnesses for their forthrightness. I have a couple of questions for An Coimisiún Pleanála. It has been said the name was not changed due to the previous scandals; however, I would say it was partly due to that.

What changes have been made to ensure greater transparency in the appointment and oversight of board members and inspectors? What specific measures are in place to reduce delays in processing strategic housing developments, large-scale residential developments and certain infrastructure applications? How can the public and applicants have confidence that future planning decisions will be timely, impartial and legally robust? Is there a regular, independent audit or external review of An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision-making performance and procedural integrity?