An Bord Pleanála: allegations of conflict of interest 'must be fully investigated'

Opposition and government housing spokespersons call for probe as planning board confirms it is auditing its previous decisions

Social Democrats housing spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan wants the Oireachtas housing committee to call An Bord Pleanála in to answer questions. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Allegations of a conflict of interest surrounding An Bord Pleanála (ABP) “must be fully investigated” the chair of the Oireachtas housing committee has said.

Green Party TD Steven Matthews, who is his party’s planning spokesman, said any allegations of impropriety in personal declarations must be quickly resolved to ensure public confidence in the planning process.