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I am raising this issue once again because families living in crumbling homes in my constituency in Donegal, but also in Mayo, Sligo and Clare, are waiting for a fit-for-purpose scheme to rebuild their homes and lives. They have been given promises and they have seen missed deadlines, and the defective concrete block grant scheme is not fit for purpose.

Thousands came onto the streets nearly a year ago this month to shout that loud and clear to the Government. These families in Donegal and across the west expected this scheme to go to Cabinet this week. It is another deadline missed and another delay so I am asking the Taoiseach when we will see the scheme published and if there will be full pre-legislative scrutiny on this legislation.

Deputy Doherty knows well that we are in constant engagement with families. It is a detailed piece of work that is nearing conclusion. We intend to get this legislation through the Dáil by the summer recess. The Deputy knows how important it is that we do that and I expect that, as the main Opposition party, Sinn Féin will support Government and the legislation so that it is passed before the summer recess. We have asked for Sinn Féin's input to the scheme and we wrote a detailed letter to it. Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson said he would respond in detail and he never did.

We support the homeowners.

We are proceeding with the scheme-----

When will it be published?

-----in consultation with the homeowners imminently and I expect and hope we will get the co-operation of the Deputy and his party colleagues to ensure the legislation is passed by the summer recess.

When will it be published?