Mr. Feargal ? Coigligh:

Construction product regulations came into effect in 2013, for example, with regard to construction standards that we use.

The National Standards Authority of Ireland, NSAI, prepared additional national advice and guidance on the EN product standards, namely SR 16 and IS 325. The Department recently introduced specific guidelines on the marketing of concrete blocks which address some of the issues. The Minister asked for the addition of quarries in Donegal. The Department has taken many steps and the National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office works with local authorities to ensure those steps are enforced.