An Bord Pleanála board to stay in place despite 'multiple conflict of interest allegations'

Despite the fact that the remaining six members of ABP made hundreds of decisions in the company of Mr Hyde, the Irish Examiner understands that the six remaining personnel currently employed at board level will remain in their positions.

The current make-up of the board of An Bord Pleanála is to remain unchanged despite an ‘action plan’ being put in place aimed at restoring public confidence in the beleaguered planning authority.

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said the restoration of confidence in ABP is “crucially important” and that the structural changes he is to implement, such as the removal of two-person boards for planning decisions, will be key in achieving that goal.