Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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We cannot have such a situation. I welcome the commitment Mr. Loftus has made in respect of small and large projects. It is important that unannounced and regular checks take place. Clerks of works in local authorities are like busy bees. They go around and call unannounced regularly, sometimes on a daily basis, to check stuff. It is so important for the quality of work. Local authority houses that were built 50 years ago would not be knocked down with a bulldozer. The ones that are being built today are high quality. We have to get these big capital projects to the same level to ensure we are not getting caught. I welcome the fact that assurances have been given. That is important.