Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 (Designation of Fingal and Wexford County Councils) (Parts of Administrative Areas) Order 2026: Motion
Seanad Éireann — 2026-04-28
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PJ Murphy (FG), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister for joining us here in the Seanad to discuss this motion. I will be brief. This is a very positive motion. What we are discussing here is our willingness to facilitate an additional 41 homeowners affected by defective blocks in getting the financial assistance package from the State to remedy the problems with their homes. Two of the properties are in County Wexford, in Bunclody and Ferns. In Fingal, there is one in Ballyboughal, two in Lusk, 30 in Rush and six in Skerries. This is a very positive day for all the property owners. Today will see a weight taken off their shoulders, knowing that they are one step closer to being able to reach out for financial assistance from the State.
Questions might often be asked, including by me, about some of the aspects of the scheme and its effectiveness, but that is not what we are here to discuss today. We are here to ask whether we are willing to facilitate the 41 homeowners. We absolutely must. It is the right thing to do and it is very positive for them. It is our duty to facilitate them. That is all I will say on the matter. I thank the Minister.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-28