Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2025
492. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of builders that have signed up to the statutory register under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, broken down by year since 2014, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33711/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe main objective of the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 (www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2022/act/15/enacted/en/html) is to develop and promote a culture of competence, good practice and compliance with the Building Regulations in the construction sector which will benefit consumers and the general public.
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) was appointed in January 2023 as the statutory registration body for the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI). The registration body has delegated responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of the register within the parameters set out in the Act.
CIRI will operate in a similar way to statutory registration schemes for other professions. An Admissions and Registration Board was appointed in September 2023 and an Appeals Committee will be established shortly.
The Admissions and Registration Board is currently preparing recommendations to me, as Minister, under Sections 27, 28, 29 and 30 of the Act.
It is expected that registration for the initial divisions will commence in 2025. The first division who will be required to register will likely be builders of housing schemes and apartments. Registration for various trades will happen subsequently.
The Voluntary Construction Register (VCR) was established on a voluntary basis by the Construction Industry Federation in 2014 and approximately 600 building and contracting entities are currently included on the register.
