Children miss 20 school days over conditions in flats

Living conditions in one of the country’s most disadvantaged flat complexes are so bad that children are absent from school for more than 20 days a year due to health problems, a report revealed yesterday.

The report on housing conditions at Dolphin House in Dublin found the local authority housing unit, home to some 900 people, is beset by serious problems ranging from dampness and mould to sewerage concerns and insufficient information from the local authority.

Serious concerns were expressed by residents about failure to improve standards.