Building Regulations Compliance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 January 2014

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Questions (157)

Kevin Humphreys

Question:

157. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Defence regarding the current 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, which will come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the additional costs that will be incurred on each due to increased professional fees generated by increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4363/14]

Written answers

Minister for Defence

External providers of design services are engaged for the major capital projects undertaken by the Department and full compliance with all building regulations is already an integral requirement of the work of each Design Team retained for Defence projects. Consequently, it is anticipated that there should be no additional cost to the Department as a result of the introduction of the new regulations.

The major capital projects for which design teams are currently engaged include: Cathal Brugha Barracks - Military Archives Facility; McKee Barracks - North Accommodation Block Re-roofing; Casement Aerodrome - Replacement for Hangar No 1; Casement Aerodrome- Refurbishment of Cookhouse/Dining Hall.