Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

There are structural faults in the building. I have called on the Minister several times to commission a proper structural engineer's report. He mentioned this today. One would not expect 25 sq. m. of the roof of a modern building to blow off. It is crazy to say that there was no structural fault in this building. I acknowledge the merits of the building from several points of view and it will be a great facility, but it needs to be repaired. I hope the Minister brings in an independent, reputable, perhaps international, group that will have no prejudice coming into the examination. It should carry out a fair examination so that we all know once and for all whether there are defects in the building. If so, we should repair them.

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