Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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152. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when an agreement certification number will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13663/23]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I understand the matter raised relates to an application by the person concerned for certification under the Agrément scheme operated by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). Agrément certification is a process for certifying innovative construction products where no standard exists. As such, it is a voluntary certification that provides manufacturers with a method of showing that the product is a 'proper material' thereby complying with Irish building regulations.

I have made enquiries with the NSAI who have explained to me that the applicant proposes to make window sills for use in conjunction with external insulation systems in the retrofit of homes to improve thermal performance. NSAI have explained to the applicant that substitution of components into a system must have the approval and backing of the system manufacturer, otherwise it will render the warranty void. The applicant has advised NSAI that he has not entered into any discussions with system manufacturers for the inclusion of his sill with their system. NSAI understands that he is currently in the process of seeking system manufacturer approval.

NSAI further advises that the applicant may contact Séan Balfe (email sean.balfe@nsai.ie ) in relation to any queries about his application.