Homeowners whose properties are damaged by the defective concrete blocks crisis have accused the Government of withholding vital research showing house foundations were also affected by pyrrhotite a mineral causing homes to crumble.
Contractors in the Irish construction sector believe the market is weakening, with almost 41pc of them saying it is cooling, according to a new survey.
The finding of the Stardust inquests presents an opportunity to review existing regulations on fire safety considering the significant changes in building infrastructure since the current laws were introduced in response to the tragedy that killed 48 people in 1981.