Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
1321. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the reason he has still not published a review commissioned by his Department in September 2015 to develop a framework for general application in homes in which concerns had been raised regarding fire safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34631/17]
View answerIn July 2015, the then Minister directed that a review be undertaken by an independent fire expert to develop a framework for general application, in the interest of supporting owners and residents living in developments where concerns regarding non-compliance with fire safety requirements arise. A Steering Group was convened to oversee the review.
The independent fire safety expert has completed his review and a report on the matter has been received by my Department from the Steering Group. Legal clarification was required in relation to a number of issues and these are currently being addressed. I intend to make arrangements for the publication of the framework as soon as these have been resolved.
