Bernard McNamara in talks to finish Longboat Quay safety works at public cost

The developer of Longboat Quay, Bernard McNamara, is in negotiations to complete the fire safety work required at the development using public money.

The Irish Examiner has learnt that negotiations are at an advanced stage for Mr McNamara to be awarded the contract to complete the works despite being the developer whose company built the original building, which Dublin Fire Brigade found was lacking proper fire safety measures.

There is currently a fire safety order on the building — the first step towards evacuation unless safety works are completed — although Dublin District court has put a stay on the order.