Paul Murphy demands 100% redress; urges minister to accept amendment
Paul Murphy demanded 100% redress in a parliamentary debate and urged the minister to accept an amendment. He said the amendment seeks to scrap the 'asterisk' and small print that in effect turn the proposal into 80% redress and would leave homeowners unable to access full compensation.
Main demand
Paul Murphy insisted on 100% redress, rejecting any reduced offer. He described the demand as "the crux of the issue" and said "100% redress, nothing less."
Criticism of the draft wording
He argued the current wording contains an asterisk and small print which in effect limit the scheme to 80% redress - making it inaccessible to some homeowners.
Moral objection
Murphy called the proposed arrangement immoral and unjust, saying it places the burden on homeowners who are at no fault for this whatsoever.
Appeal to colleagues
He urged the minister to accept the amendment and encouraged Deputy Cleary to follow the example of Deputy McHugh and vote in favour, saying they clearly agree with the amendment and should send the clearest possible signal to the government.
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This is the crux of the issue. 100% redress, nothing less. This is an amendment aimed to scrap the asterisk and the small print that you have put in that in effect turns that into 80% redress. It means that homeowners would not be able to access it and it is completely immoral and unjust because it puts a burden on homeowners who are at no fault for this whatsoever. So this is essential minister, you should accept the amendment. I would also encourage Deputy Cleary to follow the example of Deputy McHugh and vote in favour of the amendment because you clearly agree with it and to send the clearest possible signal to the government.
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