Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2024-09-26
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Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (SF), Donegal

The standard that underpins the defective concrete blocks scheme is IS 465. It is widely agreed that this standard is now not fit for purpose. Indeed, it is discredited. Despite this, engineers acting on behalf of the State through the Housing Agency have overruled more than 100 recommendations from qualified engineers representing homeowners. We now have confirmation from the National Standards Authority of Ireland that IS 465 will be amended-----

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Sitting date: 2024-09-26