Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I pointed out that, pending the enactment of legislation, the preparatory regulations for the establishment of the new regulatory authority are under way. The chief executive designate has been appointed and is engaged in preparatory work and the authority will be located in Navan, County Meath. Property management agents that maintain shared facilities and common areas in developments and estates are being examined. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, outlined in the House last week that the new licensing system that will apply to agents will improve consumer protection and bring about greater transparency in their operations.

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