Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It must be very disappointing if the response is similar to the one received by a colleague a year ago. I do not think that it is an indication that no work or progress has been done in this area in that time but nevertheless I will raise it with the Department, following the Senator's contribution. He is correct that people should not take the unacceptable risk of not reporting concerns they have regarding the conditions in their building because they are worried about it having an impact on the value of the property. We have to find a way of making sure that people are comfortable reporting risks and making sure they are dealt with adequately and in an appropriate timeframe, because that is essential. Before looking at the idea of setting up a new agency or body, which might be warranted, it requires further study and examination. Let us look at the report which the Minister has already. Let us see what that says, publish it and go from there.