Ms Kath Cottier:

We have met with all the parties and have been heartened by their responses. They are taking this issue seriously and have a genuine interest in understanding it.

The Senator asked about engagement with the Department. Early on in our lobbying for Beacon South Quarter, an olive branch was extended in the form of Home Building Finance Ireland, HBFI, to which we submitted. It will not be the answer. The statement from the Department on "Drive Time" last night really illustrates where we are with the Government approach. The official line is still that it is a contractual matter. We have not been able to engage on the other elements there. Every party sees practical solutions in the Safe as Houses report which can be implemented. We are hopeful that the Government's position can change but as it is, we have not had any engagement on immediate practical solutions.