Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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224. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide the full list of all nominations received by prescribed bodies pursuant to section 106 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 as amended for membership of An Bord Pleanála in 2014; the way that the selection process was conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28559/22]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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The information sought by the Deputy regarding nominations received from prescribed bodies  for membership of An Bord Pleanála in 2014 is being compiled and will be provided to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

The appointment of ordinary members of the Board is governed by section 106 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000, as amended, and by Part 7 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001. Organisations prescribed under Article 64 of the Regulations are invited to make nominations and the Minister, having regard to the suitability of the candidates nominated by the prescribed organisations, and the need to establish an appropriate balance in terms of expertise and experience in the overall membership to meet the needs of the Board, is requested to identify a candidate for appointment to the role of ordinary Board Member.

Since 2021, my Department has moved to a practice of organising a series of interviews with nominated candidates to inform the process. The purpose of these interviews is to ensure that candidates have an understanding of the role of the Board member and to explore their relevant experience. Candidates are not ranked, but a summary of the engagement is presented to the Minister along with candidates Curriculum Vitae.