Former HSE boss Paul Reid to be named Planning Authority chair

Paul Reid, who previously led the HSE and chaired the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use, will take over at An Comisiún Pleanála.

Former HSE CEO Paul Reid is set to be appointed as the new chairperson of the Government’s reformed planning authority, An Comisiún Pleanála.

It is understood that housing minister James Browne will bring Mr Reid’s name to Cabinet on Tuesday for appointment.