Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Amendment No. 14 proposes including the phrase “accessing the National Training Fund for upskilling construction sector workforce” in the provision. Our view is that it is not to be included in the code of practice. We will, however, provide an update to Deputy Ó Broin in the form of a note on the work that is ongoing with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Amendment 15 suggests including the phrase “adherence to the requirements of the Building Regulations” in the code of practice. The code of practice is for the purpose of the continued improvement in the professional development and conduct of builders on building works. The amendment suggested by the Deputies is not appropriate in this section. Part 4 of the Bill outlines the competence criteria which will determine eligibility for registration. These include adherence to the building regulations in section 28. This has already been provided for in the Bill.