Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that funding was approved and a number of positions were filled in respect of the climate and marine unit at An Bord Pleanála, but a greater number of positions were not even advertised, despite funding being allocated for them. Does the Minister have the detail of the staffing complement for that unit? How many are employed there in position? Will this unit have a unique focus on offshore wind and renewable projects? My understanding is that they will also be responsible for active travel projects and other projects not related to the delivery of offshore wind. Will their time and focus be diluted? Ports are a major pinch point. How will they be prioritised in the year ahead?

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