Building Regulations Compliance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 January 2014

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Questions (136)

Kevin Humphreys

Question:

136. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4370/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I wish to advise the Deputy that I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the main capital projects currently underway are as set out below. The Deputy should be aware that the New Building Control Regulations will have no cost implications for these current prisons capital works.

- Cork - new prison;

- Wheatfield - Work & Training Building;

- Limerick - heating upgrade & sewerage upgrade;

- Likely to commence in the coming weeks: Mountjoy Prison - D wing refurbishment.

In regard to the Courts Service I am advised that it does not have any capital building projects currently underway or due to start on site in 2014. Furthermore, they have confirmed that they are fully aware of the requirements of the Building Control Regulations 2013 and therefore there will be no cost implications as they were taken into account in all projects that are currently at planning stage.