People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy says lack of clarity around the planning rules means they're now facing criminal charges.
People Before Profit says changes are needed to clarify planning laws for external insulation.
A couple in Tallaght have been threatened with a fine and prison, after the local council contacted them to say their insulation work didn't follow planning rules.
Clive and Samantha Ryan received a grant from South Dublin County Council to put external insulation on their home in Tallaght in 2018.
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy says lack of clarity around the planning rules means they're now facing criminal charges.

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