Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Representatives of homeowners earlier today stated that they felt that this part of the legislation was designed to put the frighteners on them to stop people pursuing a claim against anyone. They felt that homeowners are being targeted in this legislation, and not quarries or anyone else with responsibility, on this.

The Minister has been vocal on the issue of recovering costs. Some Irish companies are currently contributing to the UK redress schemes arising out of the issues relating to cladding in Grenfell Tower. Can the Department tell us more about what is being done with respect to accountability and recovering costs?