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The Journal
5 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
Paul Reid will receive €50k salary as head of new planning authority
FORMER HSE CHIEF Paul Reid will receive a salary of €50,000 in his new role as chairperson of An Coimisiún Pleanála, a new planning authority that will replace An Bord Pleanála. His appointment was approved by Cabinet this afternoon after Housing Minister James Browne brought a memo for information to establish the new body. Reid served as the Director General of the HSE from 2019 to 2022. He was chief executive of Fingal County Council from 2014 to 2019, and is a member of the board of Uisce Éireann. He also chaired the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs in 2023. An Coimisiún Pleanála is being established in line with the phased commencement of the Planning and Development Act 2024, which was approved by the Houses of the Oireachtas in October last year . The Act essentially allows for the restructuring of An Bord Pleanála. The reformed and renamed commission will have a new governing board and will be subject to statutory mandatory timelines to give confidence and certainty to applicants. Advertisement Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, the Housing Minister said the commission 'is probably the single most important agency we have in this State'. 'It decides not only housing and how quickly that can be delivered, but also our transport, our education and our hospitals,' he said. Asked how he came to appoint Reid as its new chairperson, Browne said he looked at the State agencies, particularly those under his own remit, and sought people who were on the boards 'who would fit that bill'. 'I identified Paul Reid as somebody having that governance experience, that management experience, because this is going to be a real hands-on role.' Browne confirmed that Reid would receive a salary of €50,000 per year as chairperson. He said he would 'have to check' whether he will also be entitled to allowances, but said 'I'm not aware that there is any'. 'Mr Reid will be expected to be very hands on on an almost daily basis, engaging with the CEO to ensure that this change of management happens as well with this huge body,' he said. In January of last year, Paul Mullan was appointed head of An Bord Pleanála for a term of seven years. It was expected that he would assume the role as head of An Coimisiún Pleanála. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Journal
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Journal
Former HSE chief Paul Reid to be appointed head of new planning authority
FORMER HEAD OF the HSE Paul Reid is expected to be named as the chairperson of An Coimisiún Pleanála, a new planning authority that will replace An Bord Pleanála. It is expected Housing Minister James Browne will bring a memo for information to cabinet to establish the new body. Advertisement Reid served as the Director General of the HSE from 2019 to 2022. He was chief executive of Final County Council from 2014 to 2019, and is a member of the board of Uisce Éireann. The body is being established in line with the phased commencement of the Planning and Development Act 2024, which was approved by the Houses of the Oireachtas in October last year . The Act essentially allows for the restructuring of An Bord Pleanála. The Act followed a review by the Office of the Planning Regulator in 2022 that found that the current planning body was in need of serious reform. Public confidence in An Bord Pleanála has been considerably diminished by a number of controversies and governance issues. The reformed and renamed body will have a new governing board, including a new chairperson, and will be subject to statutory mandatory timelines to give confidence and certainty to applicants. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Former HSE boss Paul Reid to be named Planning Authority chair
Former HSE CEO Paul Reid is set to be appointed as the new chairperson of the Government's reformed planning authority, An Comisiún Pleanála. It is understood that housing minister James Browne will bring Mr Reid's name to Cabinet on Tuesday for appointment. Mr Reid, who previously led the HSE and chaired the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use, will take over at An Comisiún Pleanála, which was formally legislated for as part of the mammoth Planning and Development Act 2024. The establishment of An Comisiún Pleanála has been long anticipated, with the previous Government's mammoth Planning and Development Act providing the legislative basis for the new body. The establishment of An Comisiún Pleanála has been long anticipated, with the previous Government's mammoth Planning and Development Act providing the legislative basis for the new body. This will replace the previous board structure of An Bord Pleanála. A new system of mandatory, statutory timelines for planning decisions will be introduced. This means An Comisiún Pleanála will be required to make decisions and adjudicate appeals within 18 to 48 weeks.
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Daily Mirror
Former HSE Chief Paul Reid to be named head of reformed planning body
Former HSE Chief Paul Reid will be named as the new chairperson of the reformed planning body following Tuesday's Cabinet meeting. It is understood that Mr Reid is expected to be named as the chairperson of the newly overhauled An Coimisiún Pleanála, which will replace An Bord Pleanála. The plans will be brought to Cabinet by Housing Minister James Browne on Tuesday. It is expected that Minister Browne will bring a memo for information to Cabinet to establish the new body. The body is being established in line with the phased commencement of the mammoth Planning and Development Act 2024. There will be a restructured organisation and a new governing board, including a new chairperson The planning commission will be subject to statutory mandatory timelines to give confidence and certainty to applicants and the governing board will appoint the chief planning commissioner Sources suggested that Mr Browne envisages a 'radical shift in speed of decision making, with far greater certainty of timelines when it comes to the new body'. Last month, he expressed frustration with the planning system. He also suggested that judicial reviews were being 'weaponised'. Mr Reid was Chief Executive of the HSE from 2019 to 2022, including during the COVID-19 crisis. He was appointed as Chief Executive of Fingal County Council in 2014 following a three year stint in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform as chief operating officer. He was also appointed as the Chairperson of the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs.
Irish Independent
05-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Minister Healy-Rae claims he ‘personally championed' new planning exemptions
The review forms part of the Implementation Plan for the Planning and Development Act 2024 with Minister Browne saying the changes create an ability to expand and improve existing planning exemptions to allow for the appropriate adaptation of dwellings to changing needs is a key consideration. The minister explained the new changes would take many applications out of the system that don't need to be there, freeing up local authority planners' time and allowing more resources to be focused on larger projects. Minister Browne explained that public submissions will be 'extremely important' as it is recognised, especially in urban areas, that some exempted developments may have unintended impacts on neighbouring properties. A public consultation process will run for four weeks over the summer period. Following a review of all submissions, updated Exempted Development Regulations will be finalised as quickly as possible. 'Therefore, any proposed exemptions in relation to housing can only be improved by having full public consultation and I would encourage anyone with something to say to engage with the process when it opens up for contributions,' Minister Browne said. Welcoming the announcement, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy-Rae said the proposal is practical and long-overdue and one he 'personally championed' during pre-government policy talks. 'This is something I've been pushing for over many years, in policy discussions before entering government and throughout my time in politics,' Minister Healy-Rae said. "I've consistently called for more flexibility and clarity around planning exemptions, because these are the real-life issues that come up in every county and every parish. It's great to now see these proposals taking shape,' he added. Minister Healy-Rae stated that too often people are caught up in red tape trying to do something as simple as converting a roof space or putting in a modular home for a family member. He feels the review will cut through this and help people to move faster, adding that local authorities, especially in rural areas, will see direct benefits from the move. 'This change will ease a massive administrative burden on councils, particularly in rural counties like Kerry. It's about using common sense to improve housing delivery whether it's for an older parent, an adult child, or a family trying to make their home work better for their needs,' he said. Minister Healy-Rae urged Minister Browne to 'move quickly' and complete the process. Once the regulations are finalised, he said it would bring clarity that is important for families, for planners, and for the overall efficiency of the housing system.
