Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2011
117 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will intervene with the banks in order that they provide breathing space to the residents of a complex (details supplied) who find themselves homeless and having to pay mortgages for homes that are uninhabitable through no fault of their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38214/11]
View answerI understand that Dublin City Council, having moved quickly to make arrangements for the provision of temporary accommodation for affected residents who required it, continues to engage with the residents in order to address and advise them in relation to specific family and individual needs. I have no function in relation to this aspect of the matter but I have asked Dublin City Council to do all they can to assist the affected residents and see them through this very stressful and distressing ordeal. I would also urge relevant financial institutions to show similar compassion and understanding in their dealings with affected residents.
