Family out of home for six years because of ‘toxic’ mould and fungus

A couple and their two young sons have been out of their home for over six years because their children were made sick by “toxic” mould and fungus in the property, the High Court has heard.

Shane and Antoinette O’Reilly bought and moved into a three-bedroom duplex at Hillrace Crescent, Saggart, Co Dublin, in 2005 for approximately €280,000.

However, they claim the property had many defects which were not rectified, including condensation, mould, and fungus growth caused by poor ventilation in the attic and bedrooms. They claim this resulted in their sons developing respiratory infections.