Ms Lisa Hone:

Thank you. The scheme needs to be based on the principle of 100% redress. The definition of redress is to put right. That is to restore all affected to the situation that they should have been in should this disaster not have occurred. Remediation solutions need to be supported by scientific research that eliminates risk of further damage from deleterious materials.

In the absence of certainty, a cautionary approach must be adopted and resourced immediately; if in doubt take it out. The remediation must ensure the consequences of this issue are eliminated from people’s lives forever. The finance needs to reflect true like-for-like costs. The scale and complexity of this scheme requires project management geared to responsive implementation, not only for the scheme itself but for parallel provisions such as alternative accommodation. None of the issues are insurmountable but they will take a genuine listening ear from the Government, responsiveness and political determination to resolve.