31M. (1) There is established on the establishment day a body to be known as Oifig an Rialaitheoir Pleanáil or, in the English language, Office of the Planning Regulator, to perform the functions conferred on it by this Part.

(2) The Office of the Planning Regulator shall have all such powers as are necessary for or incidental to the performance of the functions of the Office under this Act.]