Serious concerns have been raised over the safety of buildings on Mountjoy Square in Dublin.

Residents raised the issue after a recent fire in Numbers one and two Mountjoy Square, which was a near carbon-copy of a similar fire ten years ago in which 35 people were rescued from the same buildings in similar circumstances.

Green Party Councillor Ciarán Cuffe said it is a miracle that no-one was killed in either fire.

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He said: "I will be seeking a full report from our Chief Executive Owen Keegan on what actions were taken by the City Council subsequent to the 2006 fire, and whether statutory notices were issued, or complied with.

"We need to ensure that all landlords are fully aware of, and compliant with their statutory responsibilities, and ensure in particular that over-crowding does not occur. Local residents have raised concerns about the condition of these, and similar buildings in the past. I want be reassured by City Council officials that they have responded appropriately to these concerns, and that they will redouble their efforts to tackle planning and fire safety concerns in the future."

(CD/MH)