Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2022-12-08
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Malcolm Noonan (GP), Carlow-Kilkenny

Before I specifically speak to the amendments, I would point out that there is already a committee system in place for the recruitment of a chairperson of An Bord Pleanála through an open and competitive process. The Bill provides that the Minister "shall establish a suitable, independent, objective and transparent procedure (which may include the establishment of a committee)", which is more than adequate in this regard.
I cannot accept amendment No. 29 as section 6 provides for a new open, competitive process by which any member of the public can apply to become a member of An Bord Pleanála-----

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Sitting date: 2022-12-08