Seán Barrett
Question:19 Mr. S. Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment if, in view of complaints, from owners of high-rise apartment blocks, of financial hardship caused by their having to pay sums in some cases in the region of £10,000 to obtain certificates to certify to the structural stability of the building in the event of accidential damage, he has any plans to modify legislation governing this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.