Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
2154. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of his Department's report into the fire at Milford Manor, Newbridge, County Kildare; the timeframe for finishing the report; the expected recommendations; and the publication date of same. [26709/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra2212. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the report into fire safety at a location (details supplied) undertaken by his Department in September 2015 will be completed; and the timeframe for publishing same. [27738/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 2154 and 2212 together.
In 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. The report remains under consideration pending clarification of a number of issues at which point it is intended that the arrangements necessary for publication will be made.
