Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I assure the Deputy that they will be. He will see that very shortly, or in a matter of days, when we publish them. The work is now being concluded. It is important that the public have confidence in the board. We all have a responsibility to ensure this is the case. The Government has made significant changes to the planning process by reinstating a two-stage process that starts in the local authorities through the large-scale residential developments legislation. The strategic housing developments are no more. Those that are just working through the system will conclude because they have started. That is a very significant step forward.

I have approved an additional 42 posts in An Bord Pleanála to make sure it is resourced. I am considering a further workforce plan in conjunction with the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, to determine what additional resources can be put in place. We want this done quickly. The terms of reference are broad enough to cover any of the matters in the public domain right now. I am happy to share them. We will publish them because we need transparency in this process.

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