Mr. Eoin O'Dowd:

When looking at the particulars of fire safety in buildings we do not just look at the specific components; we look at the whole building in a holistic approach. We take all the elements in context. Ireland through its external facade reaction to fire classification requirements and legal provisions is well-placed and proportionate internationally, but we do have our own metrics in terms of compartmentation or detection and evacuation in buildings, for which the technical guidance document gives robust details.