Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the fact the Minister of State is urging South Dublin County Council to engage proactively with all stakeholders to work towards a resolution in the case of Foxford Court.

Again, it is not a matter of urging it. This local authority and other local authorities in similar situations have a responsibility and must step up to the plate and support those residents. The fact that the local authority will share relevant information is a positive step but it is understandable why residents would feel it has a larger role in this because they bought their homes through this local authority.

Does the Minister of State agree that Newlands Development Limited must also rectify any fire safety problems in other homes in Foxford Court? The Minister needs to contact Newlands Development Limited as a matter of urgency and urge it to right the wrong done to these tenants. We need to do more to help the families in this situation. I welcome the legislation coming down the track but we have a responsibility for the people stuck in this situation.

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