Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

In his wisdom, the Ceann Comhairle saw fit not to allow the matter I raised under Standing Order 31. As regards promised legislation, what is the position regarding the building control Bill? This question relates to the matter I raised under Standing Order 31 but it goes beyond the appalling standards of finishing and energy insulation in new houses. The radon issue applies to existing housing and building stock. Is the Government going to give urgent consideration to the building control Bill which, we were informed, would be published in mid-2003 but will now not appear until late 2004 and ensure that it will apply to existing housing stock, especially in respect of the incidence of radon gas?

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