Carrickmines housing defects
Deputy Devlin raised residents' concerns about fire safety, insurance and unfinished works at Carrickmines Green. The Tánaiste said he would provide a written note, clarifying the site is under a receiver rather than directly owned by NAMA.
The programme for Government commits to supporting homeowners living with housing defects. I have been approached by residents of Carrickmines Green, an estate in Carrickmines owned by the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA.
Construction at Carrickmines commenced in 2005, with many residents moving in shortly afterwards. However, the developer went under in mid-2009 and the residents were left living in a so-called ghost estate for many years until the receiver McStay Luby and NAMA began to complete the project. In 2015, there was a fire in an unfinished block. A subsequent fire safety report raised issues and recommended extensive repairs to fire-stopping materials across the estate. I understand some of these works have taken place but many remain outstanding. The issue is now urgent as residents have been advised they cannot renew their insurance. Will the Tánaiste raise this matter with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, asking NAMA to engage with the residents to find a solution?
Comment on this
I have a long note on this and, out of respect to other Deputies, I will give the Deputy the note rather than reading it out. The information I have is that Carrickmines is not owned or controlled by NAMA but there are units under the control of a NAMA-appointed receiver, John McStay of McStay Luby. The receiver has advised NAMA of his understanding of the current position regarding block insurance. I appreciate it is an important issue in the Deputy's constituency and perhaps the best thing I can do is give him the written note later.