Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Public Accounts Committee

An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021

9:30 am

Photo of Verona MurphyVerona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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I heard Ms Buckley say this morning that the board is going to expand the legal credentials within An Bord Pleanála. I would be seriously concerned about the cost of that, given that the companies which specialise in planning are very specialised and earn a huge amount of money. Where are we going to see value for money in employing them? How many legal eagles does Ms Buckley anticipate will be required within An Bord Pleanála?