Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015
28. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the revised building regulations, including lists of prescribed persons permitted to sign off and certify housing construction, in particular the construction of one-off housing, will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28988/15]
View answerThe 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. 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.
