Poolbeg Quay defects
Deputy Andrews raised serious defects in Poolbeg Quay homes and the stress on residents. The Taoiseach said the Housing Minister had been alerted, that a wider defects working group was close to completion, and he would return with exact timing.
I wish the Ceann Comhairle a speedy recovery. Separate to the redress scheme for people who own homes affected by mica, there is a working group within the environment Department that examines defects in housing. Poolbeg Quay residents in Ringsend, who are all mortgage holders through Dublin City Council, have homes with serious defects. There are 62 homes there and this would take significant financial resources to fix. Residents did not create the defects. This is stressful for residents and affects their mental health. It is a desperate situation and the residents desperately need support. Can the Taoiseach say when this working group will issue findings and give some relief to the residents of Poolbeg Quay?
Comment on this
I understand that the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has been alerted about this and about issues with a number of defective units other than those affected by mica. It is a general concern for the State. I cannot yet give a timeline on the working group but I believe it is close to finality. The Minister will publish that.