Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2022
155. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47621/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe use of solvents in certain paints is regulated in the European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) Regulations 2012, see www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2012/si/564/made/en/print.
These Regulations transpose Directive 2004/42/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products as amended, on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products. The Regulations also designate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the competent authority, having a monitoring/supervisory role in enforcement. Local authorities also have responsibilities for general enforcement and inspection activities.
The EPA is an independent public body established under the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992.
These Regulations and the EPA are under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications.
