Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I join other speakers in commending the Minister, his staff and the Members who contributed to bringing this issue to the fore with a view to publishing legislation. Legislation is a starting point by which the issue may be resolved so that people can receive compensation and rectification of their homes. I acknowledge that the Minister said during the process that he is open to amendments to the legislation, if necessary, when ongoing legal cases come to a conclusion. I acknowledge the input of the late Shane McEntee. We commend him on the work he did in this area. I thank the Minister and look forward to his impressing upon the Government the need for further funding, which, as other speakers have said, will be inevitable when the board concludes its work.

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