Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I want to revisit what Ms Phelan said about the biggest impediment to compliance, the issues about building regulations requirements and the serious lack of trained competent builders and tradespeople in the construction sector. I had run out of time on this point and I am returning to it now that I have another seven minutes. Ms Phelan might touch on more of those issues. She might share with the committee some of her experiences on foot of what she said. She touched on training, apprenticeships and on encouraging and directing more people into the sector, which I would support. It involves science and expertise. She might share some of her experiences regarding the lack of competent builders and tradespeople in the sector. What would she like us as a committee to recommend or do to address those shortcomings? Other witnesses might also like to comment on this area. I note Ms Jammet is nodding her head in agreement. Ms Phelan might respond first on where she finished up on this issue and then Ms Jammet might respond.