Building Regulations Compliance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 January 2014

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Questions (172)

Kevin Humphreys

Question:

172. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in respect of capital building projects under the remit of her Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if she 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 she 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [4361/14]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

My Department has been advised by the OPW, that the Building Control Regulations 2013, introduced by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, do not come into force until 1 March, 2014 and that they are not retrospective for projects commenced prior to this date. The only capital building project currently underway within the remit of my Department is in respect of the National Children Detention Facilities. The new regulations have no impact on costs for Children Detention School capital expenditure at this time and will not apply to the NCDF as this project is already commenced.