Lethal safety hazards at Traveller housing found after audit in wake of Carrickmines tragedy

An audit of Traveller accommodation in the wake of the Carrickmines tragedy has found a litany of potentially lethal safety hazards in the homes across the country.

The blaze in Carrickmines in south Dublin in the early hours of October 10, 2015, claimed the lives of 10 people, including five children.

Following the tragedy, an accommodation assessment was carried out by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management. Details of its findings have now been published.