Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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296. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the development of a roadmap to promote greater use of lower-carbon building material in construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4319/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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A draft Roadmap document which was in preparation over the past number of months has now been completed by the OPW. The document outlines key areas of guidance for lower-carbon building materials in construction supported by examples of best practice in this area. The use of lower carbon building materials in construction will play an important role in reducing our emission by 51% by 2030.

In terms of next steps, the draft Roadmap document will form the basis of a consultation process to be held with key stakeholders which commenced in November 2021. This consultation process will road-test the content of the draft Roadmap and will incorporate appropriate feedback ahead of finalisation and approval of the Roadmap in Q1 2022.