Construction Industry.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (60)

Gay Mitchell

Question:

47 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s views on the current debate concerning the suitability of concrete built homes over timber frame homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36605/05]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

Provided systems of construction comply with the performance requirements of the national building regulations, it would not be appropriate for my Department to express an opinion on the relative merits of alternative systems.