Like the Taoiseach, I have met families whose lives have been destroyed by the scandal of mica and pyrite. We have all seen the gaping cracks in the side walls of houses and the holes appearing under windows and doors. We know that the level of financial distress and stigma is huge. I raised this issue with the Tánaiste nearly five weeks ago because Sligo County Council had written to the relevant Minister stating that a minimum of 140 houses in west Sligo have been significantly damaged by pyrite. I am asking for Sligo to be included in any 100% remediation scheme for homeowners. Concrete blocks containing pyrite and mica do not respect county boundaries.

I listened to the Taoiseach's earlier responses on this matter. I heard him say that he does not showboat and I accept that. I am asking for commitment from him that Sligo and any other county affected will be included in a 100% redress scheme and that those who have responsibility will bear it.

The Deputy's point is valid that the defective blocks do not respect county boundaries. The Minister is also disposed to that view and is minded to be inclusive when amending the scheme.