Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, was launching a report last week, he said it was worthwhile to read through it and examine its recommendations. He gave a commitment to do so. He has said here on many occasions in the past year, including in debates with Deputy Catherine Martin, that the Government is happy to try to work with management companies to find solutions, certainly in apartment blocks. The number one priority is to make them safe. The fire authority in the area is also involved. We are continuing to work on the matter. The Minister has said on many occasions that if someone can produce solutions that will not expose the taxpayer, the Government will be happy to look at them. We are engaging with the management companies to try to bring forward solutions. That is what the Minister was referring to last week. This work will continue in the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

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