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<p>Allegations about An Bord Pleanála have been tumbling out ever since The Ditch website reported on circumstances around the refusal of planning for a proposed development in Blackpool, Cork.</p>

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Mick Clifford: Probe shows that creeping politicisation damaged trust in An Bord Pleanála
Internal investigation found that there may have been 'a concerted attempt to shift certain cultural norms' in An Bord Pleanála
<p>The as-yet unpublished internal report into An Bord Pleanála raises the possibility of potential risks of a lapse in adherence to operating procedures and in the recording of file movements and decisions. File picture</p>

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An Bord Pleanála: Damning report into process of planning decisions
<p>Michael McGrath expanded on the issue at a recent conference (see below) but critics say 'reforms' could in fact add to planning delays by reducing early stakeholder participation. Picture: Damien Eagers</p>

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Overhaul of planning system ‘could make things worse’
Locals object to Cork GAA's €75m housing scheme

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Locals object to Cork GAA's €75m housing scheme
ABP member signed off on 9 strategic housing developments in two months

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ABP member signed off on 9 strategic housing developments in two months
Paul Hosford: The Celtic Tiger warned us — bad planning is no solution to the housing crisis

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Paul Hosford: The Celtic Tiger warned us — bad planning is no solution to the housing crisis
An Bord Pleanála has 'nothing to add' on deputy chair's failure to declare ownership of Cork site
An Bord Pleanála has 'nothing to add' on deputy chair's failure to declare ownership of Cork site
The site owned by Paul Hyde is located beside the refused Hewitts Mills development in Blackpool 

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