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Family out of allegedly defective home for six years

Summary

In a High Court case, the O'Reilly family, who bought a three‑bedroom duplex in Saggart in 2005, claim that the property was defective, with condensation, mould and poor ventilation causing respiratory infections in their seven‑ and nine‑year‑old sons. After medical tests in 2010 revealed a lung mass in one son, the family left the house and have lived in rented accommodation since. They sued the builders and developers, alleging negligence and breach of duty for failing to ensure the property was defect‑free. The defendants, based in Co. Wexford, deny the claims and say they offered repairs, which the O'Reillys refused. The court heard evidence of leaks, mould, water ingress and a collapsed bath, and that the mould was deemed toxic by experts. The case is pending before Mr Justice Donald Binchy.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Family out of allegedly defective home for six years. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 2010 Other
• August 2010 Other
• 2016-12-08 Publication

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

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Read the original CNI report