Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2022-05-19
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

As regards the scope of the investigation and whether it should be widened, that is a matter for the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, to consider. Obviously, he will need to see whether the additional allegations have substance and, on foot of that, will need to make a decision as to whether the terms of reference need to be changed or the investigation widened. That is really a matter for the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, to consider.
As regards An Bord Pleanála, I agree that it should respond to media queries but if it cannot do so for some reason, it should explain why. Sometimes there are reasons why it cannot. It should respond but if it cannot do so, it should give a clear and credible reason for that.

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Sitting date: 2022-05-19