Paul Murphy demands details on 100% redress scheme
Paul Murphy raised concerns about the lack of detail three months after Minister O'Brien announced a 100 per cent redress scheme for apartment and duplex owners affected by defects. He said there is still no information on how to apply for emergency funding and urged that the government's commitment be followed through.
Scheme details still missing
Murphy highlighted that there has been no progress on the specifics of the 100 per cent redress scheme itself, leaving residents without clarity on what the scheme will cover or how it will operate.
Emergency funding application unclear
He noted that the minister had said emergency funding would be made available this year, but there is still no indication of how one can apply, or what kind of scheme the emergency funding will be based on.
Immediate risks to residents
Murphy warned that people are still living in dangerous buildings and that many residents are being pursued for tens of thousands of euros by management companies, with some unable to obtain insurance for their properties.
Request for ministerial follow-up
The record includes a response describing Deputy Murphy's question as fair, acknowledging the government's commitment in this area and promising to try to get detail from the minister, while noting many people are waiting for that information.
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Thank you very much. It is now over three months since Minister O'Brien announced a 100 per cent redress scheme for apartment and duplex owners affected by defects. At the time he said that there would be emergency funding made available this year, but there is still no indication as to how one can apply for emergency funding, what kind of scheme that is going to be based on, and no progress in terms of details of the 100 per cent redress scheme itself. People are still living in dangerous buildings, people are being pursued for tens of thousands of euros by management companies, in situations where residents are unable to get insurance, what action is being taken? Deputy Murphy's question is a fair one. The government has given a commitment in this space, and obviously that needs to be followed through now. I will try and get the detail from the Minister for you. I think it is a fair question. Many people are waiting for that detail. Thank you.
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