Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Again, I reiterate that these amendments are outside the scope of the Bill. When the Bill comes before the Seanad, there will be further discussion on this matter. The Building Control Act and the Planning and Development Act provide the mechanisms around compliance in relation to planning permission and building regulations. I make those particular points, but there will also be further discussion on this matter in the Seanad shortly.

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