Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023
159. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the assistance that can he give to help companies (details supplied) that are struggling to deal with the NSAI and that want products listed on the NSAI system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43627/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the matter raised relates to an application by the company for certification by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
I have made enquiries with the NSAI who have informed me that they have checked their records for the application from the company concerned in relation to their product. NSAI can confirm that the application has been withdrawn by the company concerned.
There was a delay on assessment of this product as similar products in use are currently being researched after a significant number of them failed after installation. NSAI is currently researching this product type especially in relation to its water ingress and associated failures that happened across construction sites in Ireland. NSAI will contact the company concerned in relation to the assessment, however they cannot guarantee that the product will be certified. Comprehensive assessment will need to be conducted by NSAI to ensure the product meets Irish Building Regulations requirements.
