I have seen one of my neighbours daughters on the news the other night, she was one of the occupants of the now famous "Priory Hall" development. I cannot understand how any development could have reached the point of occupation without the building having been given the necessary fire certificates etc. (I would appreciate some enlightenment from those of you who are better informed than me). It beggars belief that these unfortunate people are now faced with a lengthy stay in a local hotel and in all likelihood might not be able to return to their homes before Christmas if not at all. I read in today's paper that the developer was an ex-provo and got into the building game when he moved down south. I don't care if he was in the Salvation Army, any builder worth his salt would know of the standards expected when constructing a building for multiple occupancy, this guy cut corners plain and simple. His partners in crime were the banks who arranged mortgages etc. for these unfortunate people without demanding all of the necessary checks by surveyors etc. When I bought my first house I could only get 80% of the money and the building society demanded a thorough survey, what's changed? Some of these people that granted mortgages etc. are still holding jobs within the banking industry and they have not had to explain themselves to anyone. It seems to me that the banking industry is the only one that rewards failure. The real victims of this "economic crisis" are those left holding mortgages on worthless property whilst the bankers still demand bonuses etc. for their executives.
I read that post by Johnny B (a fellow web tekkie) about the new AIB leader and he is spot on, based on past performance none of them can justify their salaries never mind their ridiculous bonuses. If they worked in any other industry they would be joining the dole queues, a little bit of humility might do the twats some good.
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