Deputy Charles Ward has told the Dáil today that 40% of homeowners impacted by the defective concrete crisis are living with severe depression. He criticised unethical engineering practices and the fact that there is still no timeline for when IS465 will be reviewed. Under Irish law, the government can declare a national emergency, issue ministerial guidance, and fast-track legislation to address this crisis”. In response, Minister O’Callaghan referred to the option to homeowners of a technical review, as well as the appeals panel, and said that the retrospective payments legislation will be introduced as a priority. 40% of defective concrete homeowners living with ‘severe depression’ – Ward was last modified: byTags: