Mr. Pat Barry:

There are a couple of examples of high quality modular timber and straw construction in Ireland. There are challenges due to the certification process but a number have been built. They are largely imported from Lithuania and Finland. There are barriers in the Irish agrément certification process. It is quite a slow process of getting certifications for new innovative materials. It can take up to two or three years and it can be quite expensive, so it is delaying the introduction of new low-carbon materials.