Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said that a full fire safety audit of all high-rise council flats should be completed next month. Fresh concerns have been raised about standards following a fire at the Metro hotel and apartment building in Ballymun last week. Around 200 people managed to escape uninjured, and those left homeless are being offered alternative accommodation. "We're expecting to get that report back next month." - Digital desk

Source: Evening echo March 29, 2018 15:44 UTC