Inquiry into An Bord Pleanála's deputy chair to assess three planning decisions

The first case in question is that of a refusal by An Bord Pleanála of a strategic housing development in the Distillery Quarter in Blackpool, Cork city in March.

The terms of reference have been published for an investigation of planning decisions made by the deputy chair of An Bord Pleanála (ABP) Paul Hyde.

The investigation, to be helmed by senior counsel Remy Farrell, will provide his opinion on four matters — three individual planning decisions, and a judgement regarding Mr Hyde’s personal financial circumstances with possible creditors.