Mr. Paul Hogan:

The OPR and the board have very separate remits in planning. The functions of the board are to evaluate the development planning process - so regional plans, county plans and local plans. The board also has functions related to training and education, as well as review of the systems and procedures of local authorities, and, as we saw last year, An Bord Pleanála. They are different organisations with different functions and roles. That is further reflected in the draft planning legislation being worked on at present.