Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

It would be very difficult for me to sign a blank cheque for the provision of financial support without first being aware of the extent of the problem. I stated on Second Stage and again on Committee Stage that we would consider the provision of financial assistance for people when we became aware of the extent of the problem in 2013 following the carrying out of inspections. That is what we will do.

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