There have been calls for the reinvestigation of a series of fires in Bray, Co Wicklow.
In the past 20 years there have been at least 14 house fires in the Oldcourt Estate in Bray.
Eight people, including five children, died as a result of those fires.
Last year Bray Town Council commissioned a fire safety audit of 50 houses.
The audit was carried out by two independent experts and revealed that safety in all of them was compromised by serious faults.
Gaps in dividing walls in attics could allow fire spread to neighbouring houses and the widespread use of bitumen felt in external walls and on roofs was also criticised.
The report also highlighted the lack of electric sockets, particularly in kitchens, which has led to the over use of extension leads.
Experts recommended all 230 houses in the estate be examined and priority remedial works undertaken immediately.
According to the town council, many of the recommendations have already been carried out.
The remainder of the work will be completed in the New Year at a cost of €1m.
