James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is important to say of the new apartment specifications that there is only one type of unit that is reduced in size and that is the studio. It is down from 37 sq. m to 32 sq. m, which is more in line with European norms. There is a new three-bedroom unit. Currently you can have a three-bedroom unit for five people and there will be a three-bedroom unit for four people, so that is giving an additional choice in terms of the three-bedroom properties that are there as well. All the building regulations relating to disability will continue to be adhered to. There are no changes to disability regulations in this, just as there are no changes to fire and environmental regulations. This is particularly about the mix of units you can have within existing and future apartment blocks.