Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments

The meeting at 3pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House will hear from representatives from the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA), ESB Networks and Uisce Éireann.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Steven Matthews said: “Timely connection to local infrastructure such as roads, electricity, water and sewerage is essential for the delivery of new housing developments. The Committee welcomes this engagement on this important matter and looks forward to discussing with our stakeholders how this can be best facilitated in order to speed up much needed housing across the country.”

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meetings in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.