Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The answer to both questions is "Yes". The most important thing here is to get this right. Deputy Ó Broin referred to the number of appeals. However, I point out that the An Bord Pleanála figures are of the order of approximately 15 to 25 appeals per year, and less than 1% of fire safety decisions are appealed. Generally, the level of appeals is low but I take the Deputy's point in terms of the overturning of decisions. The main thing at this point is to get it right. The key thing now is to get the submissions from the public consultation, which as I said is due to conclude on 21 April. The Minister and I are very keen to get the consultation under way. Once the submissions are made, the officials will work through them. We will certainly prioritise fire and health and, more particularly, engage with the committee on the matter.

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