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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I meant in terms of the materials. For example, if I open a quarry in west Cork and I use material from that quarry, who inspects my quarry? What are the qualifications of those who are despatched to test these materials?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Yes, and other sources of materials used in the construction of these or any other units.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I wish to discuss the point made by Deputy Cowen. When someone is in dereliction of his or her duty - and quite clearly that was the case here - is there a provision for ministerial sanction? Can the Minister punish the authority for failing to apply standards or for not noticing defects? Does the buck stop with the Minister? Can he or she apply a sanction because someone else or some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: A mobile phone is causing interference. Will all present ensure that mobile phones are switched off?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Please allow Mr. O'Connor to answer the questions he was asked. The Deputy asked about seven questions, and I have allowed her in about three times.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I will now call Deputy Kenny, to be followed by Deputy Coonan and Deputy Flanagan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: There is no reason they should not do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: What action can be taken?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy might ask a number of questions while he is at it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: After Mr. O'Connor answers that, we will go straight to Deputy Corcoran Kennedy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: For the record, HomeBond has refused to attend the committee, despite repeated requests.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Should HomeBond be allowed the privilege of having a representative on the BRAB given the manner in which it has behaved concerning pyrite-affected houses?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I will let Deputy Tony McLoughlin in to ask his questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Given the board's behaviour, its point blank refusal to attend the committee and the fact that it withdrew the insurance, does Mr. O'Connor believe HomeBond should continue to have a representative on the new board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: This is specific to HomeBond. Given the two reasons I outlined----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: There is nobody casting aspersions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: That is the crux of the issue raised by the members. Given the history of what has happened-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: We accept that. However, I am referring to the new board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: We will have a discussion about that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (16 Oct 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I have two questions and both are fairly straightforward yes or no questions. Is an insurance scheme available for those who carry out inspections? Let us suppose an electrician signs off on his work and claims his work is to a certain standard. The same could apply to a carpenter or someone who installs windows. Is there insurance? Are these people indemnified? Is there any liability?...