Local Authorities

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Questions (244)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

244. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 269 of 25 January 2024, if he will provide an update on the establishment of a national steering group set up under the new governance structure within CCMA; if he will outline the list of the full membership of the steering group; when the group is scheduled to meet next; to provide an update on the work programme agreed; what resources and funding have been deemed adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7330/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

A National Steering Group has been established to ensure that the National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office is properly positioned and supported to provide an optimal shared service to the local authorities. This National Steering Group met for the first time on 11 January and is due to meet again on 11 April.

While my Department is a member of the Steering Group, the Group operates under the auspices of the County and City Management Association who can be contacted at: ccma@lgma.ie.

Each Local Authority Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which they are responsible. This applies to both the National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office within Dublin City Council, and all local building control authorities.