Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

I agree with Deputy Ellis and the position must change radically. I stated to the two previous Deputies that the Government is absolutely committed to this. There is no reason a meeting with the residents' association cannot be accommodated as soon as possible. Those people would have experience of how badly things can go wrong in the construction industry. They are the victims but their rights have been vindicated as Dublin City Council has brought this through the courts. The High Court has ruled that the defects should be remedied.

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