Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the witnesses. On a positive note, they are the experts and professionals and this is a highly specialised area. Clearly, the administrative procedures for the demonstration of compliance in respect of the individual buildings or works are set out in the building control regulations. That clarity is important and it is worth saying that. The responsibility for compliance with building regulations rests first and foremost with the building owners, developers, builders and designers. We need to emphasise that and we need to be clear because clarity is needed here. The responsibility for the enforcement of compliance with the building regulations rests with the 31 local building control authorities. I know Mr. Nestor does not speak on behalf of the County and City Management Association, CCMA, or the 31 local building control authorities collectively. Dublin City Council has a strong record on compliance and monitoring of all this. Are there sufficient resources and expertise available to Mr. Nestor and his team in Dublin City Council in this area?