Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 1455: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the names and addresses and country of origin of the panel of personnel investigating alleged malpractice of planning matters relating to six local authorities; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32150/10]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 1471: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a report on alleged planning irregularities in a number of local authorities; when he received this report; when he plans to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32465/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1455 and 1471 together.

My Department published a request for tenders on www.etenders.gov.ie on 24 September with a view to establishing a panel of experts to assist as necessary in the review of planning legislation, policy and guidance within the development plan and development management systems at local level. Issues raised with my Department across a number of planning authorities, and the authorities' responses to these issues, will be used as an input to the review.

The closing date for receipt of tenders is 22 October. I intend to establish the panel of experts and have the review completed as soon as possible after that.