Niall Blaney (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the three groups and thank them for their presentations. Moreover, I thank them for their work. Without their input, this scheme would not have the same credibility. Their work is important. The scheme has been difficult for people across the country. When people are under attack because their homes are falling down around them, there is much uncertainty. It is important that we as politicians and the witnesses as professionals treat one another with a little respect. I respect the work that the groups are doing and what they have presented to us.

It is really critical and important. Our witnesses need to be able to have their say. That said, we had a presentation this morning and it was said there was evidence in Donegal of pyrrhotite causing many of the problems. I ask our witnesses, especially the engineers, to ensure they contact the representatives present to make sure the houses that have been investigated are part of any investigations that are currently taking place by EI. It is critical.