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The Taoiseach met with representatives of the former residents of Priory Hall this evening to discuss the Resolution Framework which has now been agreed, arising from a process initiated by Environment Minister Phil Hogan.

After the meeting, the Taoiseach announced that Dr Martin McAleese has agreed to oversee implementation of the Framework, so as to ensure it is fully implemented and that all of the Priory Hall homeowners are fully involved and fairly treated.

Their first task will be to prepare and agree a timetable and roadmap for implementing the Framework.

The Taoiseach said:

I believe that the agreed Framework is a fair solution to this unique and exceptional situation which will give the residents a chance to get on with their lives.

The residents of Priory Hall are victims of one of the worst excesses of the Celtic Tiger era, and this solution recognises the exceptional circumstances they find themselves in.

As part of the Framework, Dublin City Council will ensure that Priory Hall is refurbished into a high quality safe location.

I would like to thank the residents for the constructive manner in which they have engaged with the resolution process established by Minister Hogan three weeks ago.

I believe we now have a good outcome, and I am determined to ensure that it is implemented effectively and quickly.