Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This question relates to the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014. We have seen a major downturn in the construction of one-off houses, up to 70% in some cases, year-on-year according to the most recent figures produced. Ridiculous prices are also being charged, as was predicted. Many of the doomsday scenarios we had predicted associated with this legislation have, unfortunately, come home to roost. Has the Minister taken note of these reductions? Has he taken note of the consternation that it has caused in the one-off house-building sector? When can the Minister expect to address this issue, further to his recent announcements on same?

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