VW Scandal - What's the story in Ireland ?

I see that VW hope to reach a settlement of $15b today in the US. It includes compensation of up to $10k per car owner !. I have one of these dodgy cars and got a letter from VW a few months ago to say that they will be in contact soon with the details of an AP to have a software update applied. I haven't heard anything since.

I would be interested if anybody knows what is the situation here, especially regarding any possible payouts to car owners ? I doubt if the state (DPP) or EU is taking a case against them on behalf of us car owners as I have heard nothing. If they do it will probably take years (look at Anglo !). Are individuals getting together to create a class action lawsuit ? I haven't looked for any legal advise on this so far but I think I will do so soon.

Any ideas if selling the car will eliminate me from any possible future compensation payout ? Personally, I would expect that it doesn't as the buyer of such a car from now on will be aware of the fault and so not entitled to compensation. Even though I may not own the car when any compensation is agreed I would expect that I would receive payment for buying the goods under false pretences. I presume if I sell the car that I need to declare this fault otherwise I could be liable for withholding information that impacts the value of the car.