Timber in Construction Steering Group
Ó An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara
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Ó An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The Timber in Construction Steering Group was established to create the conditions to increase the use of timber in construction whilst ensuring the highest degree of building safety and property protection; to examine regulatory and standardisation challenges; and to maximise the use of home-grown timber in construction.
The Steering Group is made up of representatives of key industry bodies, as well as senior representatives of relevant government departments and agencies with responsibilities for policy and development of sectors. The Independent Chair was appointed by Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett. The group members were appointed by Minister of State Hackett and reports to the Senior Officials Group for Climate and Environment and the Housing for All Industry Capability Working Group as well as an annual report to Government.
In October 2024, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, announced the publication of two reports titled “Global Policies Influencing the Greater Adoption of Timber in Construction” and “Timber in Construction Academic Survey”.
Global Policies Influencing the Greater Adoption of Timber in Construction
Timber in Construction Academic Survey
Name | Industry & Representative Bodies |
J Owen Lewis | Chair |
Andrew Carpenter | UK Structural Timber Association |
David Browne | RIAI- Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland |
Dermot O’Donnell | Fire Safety Engineer, Arup |
Des O’Toole | Coillte |
Duncan Stewart | Earth Horizon Productions |
Hugh O’Connor | Building Materials Federation - IBEC |
Pat Barry | Irish Green Building Council |
Patrick McGetrick | TERG- University of Galway |
Peter De Lacy Staunton | ITFMA- Irish Timber Frame Manufacturers Association |
Sarah-Jane Pisciotti | Innovation and Design, SISK |
Name | Departments, Public Bodies & Agencies |
Paul Savage | Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine |
Seán Armstrong | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
Brian Carroll | Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications |
Joseph Cummins | Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment |
Ciaran O'Connor | OPW- Office of Public Works |
John Brannigan | City and County Managers Association (CCMA) |
Minutes - Meeting 04 September 2024
Minutes - Meeting 26 June 2024
Minutes - Meeting 29 May 2024
Minutes - Meeting 11 April 2024
Minutes - Meeting 29 February 2024
Minutes - Meeting 11 January 2024
Minutes - Meeting 06 November 2023
Agenda - Meeting 04 September 2024
Agenda - Meeting 26 June 2024
Agenda - Meeting 11 April 2024
Agenda - Meeting 29 February 2024
Agenda - Meeting 11 January 2024
Agenda - Meeting 06 November 2023
• Timber in Construction Steering Group: Terms of Reference
The Timber in Construction Steering Group was established to create the conditions to increase the use of timber in construction whilst ensuring the highest degree of building safety and property protection; to examine regulatory and standardisation challenges; and to maximise the use of home-grown timber in construction.
Timber in Construction Steering Group: Terms of Reference
Theme | Secretariat |
Timber in Construction Steering Group | DAFM |
Theme 1: Market Opportunity | DETE |
Theme 2: Regulation, Standards and Compliance | DHLGH |
Theme 3: Public Procurement and Demonstration Projects | OPW |
Theme 4: Research and Development | University of Galway |
Theme 5: Communication, Education, Training and Public Awareness | Coillte |