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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (3 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 320. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the decision on the reintroduction of day case charges for haemochromatosis patients attending the Louth county venesection clinic; his plans to reverse day charges for this life saving treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41388/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (3 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 361. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new 100-bed unit at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41462/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (3 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 412. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to place the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system for the treatment of diabetes on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41731/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Boyneside cycle way trail project for Drogheda and east County Meath (details supplied); if the necessary funds will be made available to progress the project to boost tourism and physical activity in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42092/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I apologise for being late but I had an interview and work to do for another committee. I welcome the professionalism and the presentation that I have heard here today. I wish to stress that my following comments do not relate to anyone present. My first question is a generic one that has already been asked. I refer to who is and who is not a builder. In other words, who registers? I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is what I have said. A network exists. The house was recently built and it is only occupied for less than two years. Without doubt it is a well designed house but it does not have a damp-proof course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes. Somebody built the house and somebody signed off on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: The point is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: What can we do about the matter? What do the witnesses suggest I advise the person?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: To be clear, I am not asking the witnesses to take up this case.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am saying how in the name of God can a professional body stand over such work. Is that okay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am saying how can a council stand over it and what can a tenant do about such a matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Does Senator O'Sullivan agree that it is a damn disgrace?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Design is about the number of floors.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: About two years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Again, I have been speaking to builders about this. The damp-proof course is a significant event.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Therefore, it is not just something that might or might not happen. Somebody would have to sign off on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am not asking Ms Pollard to do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: It extends to the whole house.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) Bill 2017 (4 Oct 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: This house may have to be demolished. I cannot judge that but the person cannot live in it.