Dearbhla is an experienced strategic planner who leads the LDA’s planning, public lands and sustainability function, working with partners to optimise state land usage, build the pipeline and progress plans to regenerate and deliver compact and sustainable growth. Prior to her current role, Dearbhla worked in public and private sector roles most recently as Director of Services in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and before this as Head of Transport & Strategic Planning in Cambridgeshire.