The issue of side-by-side building within the Defective Concrete Block Scheme was raised during a sitting of the Dáil last evening.
Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher says that despite lots of amendments being made to the upcoming legislation, there was no provision for side-by-side building.
He highlights that this option is needed, especially for families whose home has special equipment for a person with a disability.
Deputy Gallagher says that it is a matter of urgency that there is flexibility within regulation to help families:
