Priory Hall residents protest outside developer's home

Residents of Dublin's Priory Hall protested outside the home of developer Tom McFeely this afternoon.

Some 256 residents were forced out of their homes in October over fire safety concerns. It is estimated the problems will cost €7.3m to remedy.

Last month, Mr McFeely was sentenced to three months in prison and was given a €1m fine for failing to complete court-ordered repair works. He was later granted a reprieve against the sentence.

Last week, residents were told that Dublin City Council had committed to paying for alternative accommodation for them until February.

Spokesperson for the residents' committee Darren Kelly said residents wished to meet the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan urgently, after a difficult Christmas.

"A lot of people have had a very difficult Christmas, especially those with families. They're grateful for the roof over their heads for Christmas, but it's not their home," he said.

The case is due back in court on January 19.