An Bord Pleanála staff told allegations and media commentary had been 'disruptive and disquieting'

Chair Dave Walsh said ABP had been under the spotlight during a “few very difficult weeks” amid serious allegations about their work. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The chair of An Bord Pleanála told staff that allegations and media commentary about their work had been “hugely disruptive and disquieting”.

In a memo sent to employees, Dave Walsh said they had been under the spotlight during a “few very difficult weeks” amid serious allegations about their work.