Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I, too, have concerns in respect of the section. In nearly any walk of life, if a person is to appeal a decision, that is usually done on the basis that an error was made in the decision or further clarification can be provided that will make it easier for a decision maker to understand what the issue was in the first instance or help the applicant to gain access to whatever scheme it may be. I would like to hear the clarification of the Minister of State. I am sure he is not designing a system to exclude people. That is what the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, said at the outset. There is concern among homeowners that if a determination is made, specifically on a visual inspection, and the homeowner loses his or her opportunity to enter the scheme, that person is effectively shut out. If it is only going to be a review or a paper-based exercise, that does not really amount to an appeal. I would have thought that if a person is coming forward with additional information, it should, at least, be permissible for that to be submitted. It might not change the outcome but, at least, the person would be given the best shot at getting into the scheme. I would like to hear the thoughts of the Minister of State on the matter. I am not accusing him of trying to exclude anyone.