Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the Buildings Regulation Advisory Body has been asked to recommend more specific standards for aggregates which are currently considered very vague; if the quality of stone is considered to be a factor in the extent of the pyrite problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27575/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The independent Pyrite Panel which I set up in September, 2011 is due to report to me shortly. On receipt of the Panel's report I will give careful consideration to any recommendations it may contain in relation to the adequacy of the existing specification, Standard Recommendation (SR21), for aggregates for use under concrete floors or the need for a new standard for hardcore.