Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I do not know what connections Deputy McHugh has with speculators, I will let him answer that. Springfield Glen in Navan is a development of 45 houses and the developer is reported to be in New Zealand. Roads, footpaths and public lighting have all been left incomplete. The developer deposited a bond of €38,000 with the local authority yet conservative estimates suggest that it will cost in excess of €200,000 to complete the scheme.

Joe Reilly also brought to my attention the case of Rossnaree in Navan, a 100 house scheme where lighting and roads have been left incomplete. The builders were so reckless they welded a fence to a metal ESB cabinet. This dangerous recklessness is found in many developments.

I commend the Minister of State and the Minister on accepting the Bill. It is an unusual move. I hope that unfortunate people will not continue to be left in these situations.

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