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Calls for wider review into An Bord Pleanála following allegations

A number of allegations have been published about the board in recent weeks relating to its deputy chairman Paul Hyde

Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, appointed senior counsel Remy Farrell to review certain allegations made in relation to An Bord Pleanála. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Opposition TDs have renewed calls for a report into allegations relating to An Bord Pleanála to be widened to include a comprehensive review of the planning authority.

A number of allegations have been published about the board in recent weeks relating to its deputy chairman Paul Hyde.

On Monday, the board conceded a High Court challenge to a planning decision about which concerns were raised over a potential undeclared conflict of interest. Hyde has denied ...