Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
439. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any reviews or studies have been conducted by his Department into the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the construction of public buildings and buildings providing public, social, educational or health services in Ireland over past decades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39869/23]
View answerResponsibility for existing public buildings as raised in the question is a matter for the relevant Government Department or the Office of Public Works as appropriate.
In relation to social housing, the management and maintenance of existing local authority housing stock, including pre-letting repairs to vacant properties, the implementation of a planned maintenance programme and carrying out of responsive repairs, are matters for each individual local authority under Section 58 of the Housing Act 1966.
I am aware of the issue of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in schools in the UK and my colleague the Minister for Education is monitoring that situation closely. No reviews or studies have been conducted by my Department on the matter.
