Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 3 October 2019

Public Accounts Committee

2018 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála

9:00 am

Mr. Dave Walsh:

Yes. The proof is in the pudding. Many of the applications have received substantial observations and comments. The system is there and it is designed for fast-track decisions. Since the strategic housing development, SHD, process began, we have granted permission for 67 applications.