'Virtually impossible' for engineers to get insured for fire safety, industry warns

Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, insurers have become more reluctant to cover for potential fire safety issues in Ireland.

Construction projects, including large housing developments, are facing major delays because architects and engineers are finding it increasingly difficult to get professional indemnity insurance. 

In particular, the reluctance of the major UK insurance firms to offer cover to engineers involved in fire safety design and construction threatens the immediate future of some projects, according to a number of industry sources.