Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Committee on Public Petitions

Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion

Mr. Daniel Sinnott:

The total we have from the census is 2,278. We do not know how many of those have open fires but we are aware that the insurance companies have not always responded to fire safety measures by offering lower premiums. A part of that may have been a lack of understanding as to what the risk factors are and what the things that owners should and should not do to reduce risks are. We are hopeful that, with these guidelines in place, with the advice supports in place for owners and with our engagement with colleagues in the Department of Finance and insurers, we can get the word out not only to owners but also to ensurers in order that they understand and respond to fire safety measures which owners are taking.

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