This is a promising development for redress for #ConstructionDefects but the devil will be in the details. Retrospective application of the legislation will be essential. And we need to revisit the self-certification process that led to these problems in the first place. The 2014 Regulations that Phil Hogan brought in do not fully address the problem. #BCAR

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2022/12/27/minister-wants-100-redress-for-fire-safety-in-defective-apartments/

100% redress for construction defects in Celtic Tiger homes to be proposed

Darragh O’Brien wants the State to fund the works, which could cost up to €2.5 billion

The Irish Times
@ccferrie Inspectors from all areas of construction have a lot to answer for too. But yes, this is promising.