An Bord Pleanála deputy will not have access to office or files until investigations conclude

Mr Paul Hyde has absented himself from his role, without prejudice, to allow investigations into alleged conflicts of interest to conclude

Taoiseach Micheál Martin rejected opposition calls for a Dáil debate this week on the ongoing controversy surrounding An Bord Pleanála. File picture: Collins 

The Deputy Chair of the State’s planning body, An Bord Pleanala will not have access to his office, case files or electronic systems until investigations into alleged conflicts of interest are completed, the Dáil has heard.

Mr Paul Hyde has absented himself from his role, without prejudice, to allow such investigations to conclude.