Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022; to amend the eligibility criteria for applications for grants in respect of alternative accommodation, storage and immediate repairs; to provide for a further mechanism for the assessment of certain attached dwellings damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks; to provide for an application for an increase in the amount of a grant for remediation of certain dwellings damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks; to amend the time limit for the payment of a grant for remediation; to provide for the construction of a new dwelling in exceptional circumstances; to provide for the review of certain approved remediation options and a procedure for the approval of a new remediation option and grant; to enable certain joint owners to become relevant owners; to provide for charging orders for additional payments and their release; to provide for information sharing between specified public bodies; to amend and extend the Building Control Act 1990 to provide for regularisation certificates of compliance on completion in certain circumstances; to change the names of certain certificates issued under that Act; to confer on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the power to make regulations relating to enforcement notices; to extend the powers of authorised persons; to provide for the opening up of works in certain limited circumstances; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated: 11 Dec 2025

Sponsored by: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage;

Source: Government

Originating House: Dáil Éireann