Former HSE boss Paul Reid is expected to be named as the chairperson of An Coimisiún Pleanála, which will replace An Bord Pleanála.
Mr Reid was a high profile figure during his time at the helm of the HSE from 2019 to 2022, a period dominated by the global pandemic.
It is understood that Minister for Housing James Browne will bring a memo to Government on the appointment in the morning.
The new planning body is being established in line with the phased commencement of the 2024 Planning and Development Act.
The Minister for Housing is likely to tell Government that he hopes the restructured organisation will speed up planning decisions.
The new body will be subject to statutory mandatory timelines to give confidence and certainty to applicants.
