Minister called on to release funding for defective buildings

The Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has been called on to ‘release funding for emergency works for those living in Celtic Tiger era defective homes.’

The call, from Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD, comes amid growing frustration among homeowners of defective buildings that funding for emergency interim works promised since the start of 2023 has not yet materialised.

Deputy Ó Broin said:

“Last year, Darragh O’Brien secured Cabinet approval to introduce a redress scheme for people living in homes with Celtic Tiger-era fire safety and other structural defects. As the redress scheme would take some time to get up and running due to the need for legislation, the Minister also promised funding for emergency interim works such as fire safety repairs and the provision of sprinkler systems and in some cases fire wardens.”

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