Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the establishment of a State regulatory and accreditation body for plumbing services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29966/14]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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While plumbing is one of the designated trades encompassed by the statutory apprenticeship system managed by SOLAS, the issue of regulation in the construction or plumbing and heating area is not a matter for my Department. I have no intention to regulate in this area.