Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to raise the issue of the defective concrete blocks scheme that was launched yesterday. Significant concern has been expressed to me about the sliding-scale element, which I understand was introduced at the last minute. I had a call this morning from Ms Mary Hanley, the vice-chairperson of the pyrite action group in Clare. She has a 2,500 sq. ft house. On the sliding scale, she will be asked to pay €67,000 for her house. I welcome comments made by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, this morning on local radio. He said he was open to a review. Does the Taoiseach support the Minister in this? Will he arrange to have the sliding-scale element of the scheme reviewed and removed? Could he clarify when County Clare will benefit from the scheme?

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