Eoin Ó Broin
Question:117. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for the long delay in the publication of the State architecture policy. [46408/21]
View answerTuesday, 28 September 2021
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The National Policy on Architecture (NPA) is at an advanced stage of development. Following analysis of the public consultation submissions, a comprehensive report was prepared during 2020 and early 2021 with the cooperation of the National Policy on Architecture Advisory Group.
The Deputy last raised this issue in July. At that time, the National Policy on Architecture report had been circulated to all Government Departments and relevant bodies. The observations received in response were constructive and are being incorporated into the draft policy text.
The Deputy has acknowledged the fast-evolving policy environment at national and European levels. Up-to-date built environment policy priorities and strategies have been cross-referenced in the consultation report. They include elements of the European Green Deal relating to the New European Bauhaus, the renovation wave, the urban agenda and the circular economy, forthcoming Council Conclusions on high quality architecture and built environment and the forthcoming European Commission report on High Quality Architecture.
The strategic approaches these high-level policies mandate and recommend have become integral influences on the NPA policy report and implementation plan. They will ensure that the new policy is fit for purpose over the long term.
I look forward to engaging with the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage shortly, as a final consultative step towards completion of the report and implementation plan. The policy is due to be published Q4 2021.