Housing Minister has not discussed ABP investigation with country's watchdogs

An Bord Pleanála has been in the spotlight since its deputy chairman Paul Hyde stepped back from his duties on a “strictly without prejudice” basis

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said that he and his officials have not raised the issue with either the Corporate Enforcement Agency or the Standards in Public Office Commission.

The Housing Minister has not had any contact with Ireland's ethics or corporate watchdogs following an investigation of different issues at An Bord Pleanála.

The board has been in the spotlight since its deputy chairman Paul Hyde stepped back from his duties on May 9, on a “strictly without prejudice” basis after an independent investigation into his decision-making was established under the stewardship of senior counsel Remy Farrell.