asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware of the concern of parents of the many young children in the Ballymun flats, Dublin at the open space between the end of the balcony and the wall of the building; if he is satisfied that this is in accord with safety standards; and if he has had any discussions with the tenants' organisation on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Safety Standards of Dublin Flats.
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I would refer the Deputy to my reply to a question on this matter put down by Deputy Seán Dunne on 5th December, 1967, in which I indicated that I was advised that the design of these balconies had particular regard to safety factors and was not inferior in safety standards to those in any other housing estates of Dublin Corporation or abroad.
The management of the estate is a function of Dublin Corporation. I understand that the local tenants association have drawn the corporation's attention to certain minor inaccuracies in the construction of some of the balconies, resulting in slightly wider gaps than were provided for in the design, and that any necessary remedial measures are being undertaken by the contractors.