Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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377. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of his report into the fire at Millfield Manor in Newbridge, County Kildare as a case study; when he will publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9583/16]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I understand that Kildare County Council is liaising with the residents of the development at Millfield Manor on an ongoing basis in an effort to be of support and assistance to residents at this difficult time.

Part B of the Building Regulations sets out the statutory standards of fire safety that apply when a new building is constructed in order to ensure the safety of persons in and about the building. Compliance with the building regulations is first and foremost the responsibility of the owners, designers and builders of the building concerned.

My predecessor as Minister, in the interests of supporting owners and residents living in developments such as Millfield Manor where concerns regarding non-compliance with fire safety requirements arise, announced that a review would be undertaken by an independent fire safety expert to develop a framework for general application in such situations. The independent fire safety expert has now completed this task and the report on the matter is currently being considered in my Department with a view to publication at an early date.