Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 234: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is an obligation on general practitioners for their practice premises to be wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5078/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Part M of the Building Regulations, dealing with Access for People with Disabilities, applies to all new buildings and extensions to or material alterations of existing buildings to which the public have access and which commenced on or after 1 June 1992.

Part M requires adequate provision to be made to enable people with disabilities to safely and independently access and use a building. It also requires that, if sanitary conveniences are provided in a building, adequate facilities are made for people with disabilities. Technical Guidance Document M provides guidance on how to comply with the requirements of Part M.

Compliance with the Regulations is primarily the responsibility of the owner or builder of a building. Responsibility for enforcement of the Regulations rest with the 37 local Building Control Authorities.