Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2021-07-12
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Darragh O'Brien (FF), Dublin Fingal

I thank both Senators for their contributions. The subsection as currently drafted states that one of the purposes of the legislation is to promote best practice in housing development. This amendment would go further and Senator Casey has dealt with it very well there. The LDA will promote best practice in housing development and in line with this provision will use innovation and innovative construction methods. Like any builder, it will be required to comply with all appropriate building standards that are in place. Universal design is one thing and we also have the design for life. We are moving more towards not needing as many adapted homes as currently. We are well covered with a broader definition within the Bill as it stands without seeking to include a specific reference to universal design. While accepting and recognising why the Senator tabled the amendment, we are well covered in that area and I cannot accept it.

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Sitting date: 2021-07-12