Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Hayden mentioned the Longboat Quay situation, in particular the plight of tenants who are renting there. I agree with her that there is a need for tenants to have a voice. Looking back at all of these buildings that have created difficulties for owners and tenants, I ask myself on a daily basis what were the architects, engineers, fire officers and local authorities doing. They were the people who were supposed to regulate these buildings and ensure people went into safe houses. What were they doing? Things happened on their watch so they should be held to account.