Law ‘ill-suited for apartment problems’

THE country’s consumer watchdog said yesterday there was more protection for someone buying a €30 kettle than a €300,000 apartment.

National Consumer Agency chairwoman Ann Fitzgerald made the claim as the Government said it is to establish an interdepartmental committee to develop legislation to govern the operation of property management firms for apartment complexes and other multi-unit developments.

Tánaiste and Justice Minister Michael McDowell said the Government was determined to address the problem and difficulties that had arisen in recent years with the rapid growth in the construction of apartments.