Building Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Questions (243)

Dominic Hannigan

Question:

258 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the situation that many home owners are facing with regard to pyrite being used in the construction of their homes; his plans to support home owners in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6523/11]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 62, 63 and 64 on 24 March 2011 which addressed comprehensively the concerns regarding the inappropriate use of pyritic material as hardcore filler in underground foundations in buildings.