Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 30 Jan 1991

Vol. 404 No. 4

Written Answers. - Thermal Insulation Standards Review.

Richard Bruton

Question:

298 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment whether the review of thermal insulation standards, being carried out by the research unit within his Department, has now been completed; and if he plans revising the insulation standards to be incorporated in the building regulations due to come into force before the middle of 1991.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Flynn)

A review of thermal insulation standards has been completed by the Environmental Research Unit. The findings of the review are currently being considered, with a view to the incorporation of appropriate standards into the draft building regulations.