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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: And all the time calling for an increase in social housing.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: Where are the social homes?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: Published it in 2021.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: We published it in 2021.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: Go and read it on the website.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: I am being helpful to the Taoiseach to know where to find the plan.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: It is on the website.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: I thank all of our witnesses for their presentations. This is a particularly important session given the seriousness of the issues at hand. I apologise for the fact that some of us will be participating in a Dáil session on the Government's housing plan, starting at 4:15 p m. I will go straight to the questions. Mr. Keeley might remember that last year there was some coverage in one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: For clarity, what Mr. Keeley is saying is that in multiple occupancy buildings, for example, student accommodation over a certain size, nursing homes within residential areas and communal areas of buildings, sprinklers will be a requirement but with car parks it will still be the same situation as it was prepublication of the revised guidelines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: That is unfortunate. Will Ms Neary clarify that when she uses the phrase "dwelling houses" in the 2024 technical guidance document, she is referring to houses as opposed to multi-unit developments? Am I correct that these regulations that we are discussing apply to residential buildings?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: On the issue of timber, I appreciate that, as Ms Neary said, the requirements of the building regulations do not prohibit the use of timber products in construction at any height, although her spoken remarks are different from the text as she rightly went on to say, "provided they can demonstrate compliance". The reality is, in the real world it is virtually impossible to demonstrate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: I only have two and a half minutes and I do not want to be rude to Ms Neary because we have had this back and forth with other officials. We know the Department is supportive and wants to do the right thing but the question is: when are we going to be in a situation where the people who have presented to this committee who want to create complex buildings with lower-carbon, timber-based...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: It is very complex and time-consuming. Would it not have been better if it was in the regulations? Given how much time has been taken to produce these regulations, even though I know it is important because they are complex and we have to get them right, it seems to be such a missed opportunity. Would it not be better if they were in the regulations?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: We know this, and the group is doing good work. The question is when we will have the clarity, the guidelines and the regulations that are required.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Building Regulations (Fire Safety): Discussion (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: There is no timeline, however, for that as yet. Is that what Ms Neary is saying?

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: 267. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the employment regulation order for security officers will be signed and enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22862/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: 290. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the next round of tenders for large-scale capital projects for her Department are expected. [22497/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: 291. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of a campaign by students of a school (details supplied) regarding a large building project; if she will confirm receipt of postcards from the student body as part of the campaign; if she intends to respond to or engage with students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22498/24]