Tue Sep 17 06:21:36 UTC 2024: ## An Bord Pleanála Launches New Investigation Amidst Governance Concerns

**Dublin, Ireland** – An Bord Pleanála, the Irish planning appeals body, has launched another round of investigations into governance issues. This comes after a senior barrister’s unpublished report, completed after 20 months, raised “matters of concern” within the organization.

The move follows a turbulent period for An Bord Pleanála, beginning with allegations of impropriety in spring 2022. These allegations, coupled with a significant backlog of planning cases, have added to the existing pressure on the authority amidst a housing crisis.

The new investigations are expected to address the issues raised in the barrister’s report and attempt to restore public confidence in the body’s ability to manage planning appeals effectively.

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