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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to have a discussion on the circular economy as it relates to the construction sector. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the following witnesses. From the Irish Green Building Council, Ms Marion Jammet, head of policy and advocacy, and Mr. Giovanni Impoco, circularity lead. From the Construction Industry Federation, Mr. Hubert Fitzpatrick,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank Ms Jammet for her opening statement and go now to Mr. Fitzpatrick for his statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Fitzpatrick for his opening statement and call Deputy Kenny.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: Thank you for that. Deputy Bruton, do you want to go next?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Richard Bruton: Yes. I absolutely agree with this statement from the building council that we cannot tackle the three environmental crises we are facing without transitioning to a more circular construction industry. What I am hearing from the CIF, however, is that, like the Kerryman, "I would not start from here." That seems to be the dilemma we are trying to reconcile here. The first question I would...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Richard Bruton: Is there a number we could track to know-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Richard Bruton: We do not have that sort of stuff.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Richard Bruton: Is it difficult to turn a three-bedroom house into a duplex with a downstairs unit and a two-storey overhead? It strikes me that this is very difficult to do in Ireland.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Richard Bruton: Will the Irish Green Building Council look at this? It is a very practical way of starting to get better occupancy of our existing buildings, if that could be done relatively easy. It is very standard. The appearance of a street would not dramatically change because it would be duplex. Perhaps the next time the witnesses are here they will have done an evaluation of whether all the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank Deputy Bruton. I wish to add to Mr. Fitzpatrick's point about the renovation of derelict properties and vacant properties in town centres. From a recent experience in County Limerick, I am aware that an incredible number of properties have been renovated over the past year or two. We are seeing new life being breathed into our towns and villages. That is very welcome, and long may...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: We might pass that on to the new Minister for Finance. That would be an easy one for him.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: In fairness to our guests, they are here in a voluntary capacity. They have engaged in good faith in the session. There has been good engagement with them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I am happy to hear the response, but to be fair to the guests, they have engaged positively and in good faith with us today, which is to be welcomed. Did Mr. Stapleton wish to comment?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I am sure the Senator has more than two questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: Okay, go ahead.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: It is not quite on the circularity piece.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I am sorry Senator, but you have already had about 20 minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: We will go back for a second round but I want to come in myself now, if I may. The Opera project in Limerick has been referenced by the Irish Green Building Council quite a few times. I am familiar with it as a representative for Limerick city. What is happening there is really good in terms of circularity, the use of demolition waste and making sure it is repurposed. It is quite exciting...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: My next question is perhaps not one for CIF. The IGBC might be better placed to answer it, or maybe the CCMA, representatives of the local authorities or An Bord Pleanála itself. Due to the element of subjectivity, surely very qualified people are required to make these judgments. Otherwise the door is open for judicial challenge and so on. Ms Jammet may want to come in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: Which targets?