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<p>The offices of An Bord Pleanala in Dublin. File Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire </p>

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Planning regulator finds demoralised workforce at An Bord Pleanála

External reviewers employed by the OPR to conduct the investigation found a backlog of cases and reduced staff morale

<p>The matter is 'still under consideration' by the minister of State with responsibility for local government and planning Peter Burke. Picture: Mary Browne</p>

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Minister may issue direction to Cork City Council over planning failures

The Office of the Planning Regulator said that the Cork City Development Plan “fails to implement recommendations” it had suggested.

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Council chief executive supports Cork shopping village plans

Cork County Council's chief executive is to provide councillors with a robust account of why he and his senior planners believe it's right to support the construction of a €100m Kildare Village-style shopping centre in an East Cork town.

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Eoin English: Planned €100m Kildare Village-style centre in Cork hinges on minister's decision

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Cork does not need ‘tourist outlet village’, say businesses

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Regulator against Tallaght plan to employ only local builders

Kerry County Council seeking to rezone land around seaside resort for housing - OPR

The new planning regulator has claimed Kerry County Council is seeking to rezone too much land around the seaside resort of Ballybunion for new housing.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2019

€100m Cork retail outlet centre plans hit major setback

Regulator claims proposed change inconsistent with Government’s retail planning guidelines

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

State set to establish planning regulator

In the aftermath of a building boom dogged by poor planning and a tribunal that found corruption rife in the system, the Cabinet has approved proposals to establish a planning regulator.

Wed, 08 May, 2013