Mr. Peter Bluett:

Most of the queries raised have been addressed the queries. Transparency was mentioned. At the end of a job, the process is to have a safety file and the chain, the golden thread, of getting that to the end user is important. There is training required, in particular in larger developments, to ensure management companies meet the requirement to have somebody who understands the process of what the building is and is able to implement the safety element.

As to what happens next with the Fire Safety in Ireland report, the report made a number of recommendations. When proposals have been prepared on these recommendations, in particular on matters such as notices on buildings and the responsible person, the RIAI will want to be able to make comments on, add to and make recommendations on them.

I alluded to existing buildings and the fire regulations. The upgrading of existing buildings can be complex and difficult. There is technical guidance on fire in place, namely, the 1994 guide to fire safety in flats, bedsits and apartments in respect of existing apartments. That could be a basis for change of use as well in the same type of building. Trying to implement the full rigours of the technical guidelines on older buildings is difficult, if not impossible, and very costly. To be able to use this guidance for change of use would be important.