Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is not agreed. The haste with which the Government wishes to move the defective blocks scheme of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, through the Oireachtas is extraordinary and scandalous. I know time is short and we are coming towards the summer break, but we should reflect on the fact the defective blocks containing mica and pyrite have devastated the lives of homeowners and their families in Donegal, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, Sligo and at least eight other counties. It is fair to say those homeowners, families and entire communities are in a state of shock due to the scheme published by the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, last week. They have submitted 80 amendments to this legislation. It is extraordinary the Government is closing down scrutiny on this scheme and is giving the deaf ear to the real concerns of these families.

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