Robert Troy
Question:293. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish the new building regulations. [30357/15]
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Questions (293, 302, 313)
Tony McLoughlin
Question:302. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the public consultation on the Building Control Regulations which took place during May 2015 has recommended any changes to be made; the details of such proposed changes; when they will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29258/15]
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Éamon Ó Cuív
Question:313. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date with the review announced by him on the 12 April 2015 of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014, Statutory Instrument No. 9 of 2014, as they relate to one-off houses; when it is intended to finalise and publish the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29458/15]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 293, 302 and 313 together.
The review of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 following the first twelve months of their operation is now well advanced. The impact of the regulations on the cost of single dwellings (including self builds) forms an important element of this review. Some 170 submissions were received during the public consultation process which concluded on 15 May 2015. A report prepared by my Department following its review of the submissions received is currently under consideration. On this basis, I expect to conclude the review speedily, with a view to ensuring that any changes deemed appropriate will be effected as a matter of priority.