Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012
470 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 affected by pyrite in their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32301/12]
View answerThe Pyrite Panel, which I established in September 2011, to explore options for a resolution of the pyrite problem in private housing has recently completed its work and submitted a report to me last week. I am currently reviewing the report's content and recommendations. I appreciate that homeowners dealing with pyrite problems are particularly anxious to see this report published and I intend to publish it as quickly as possible.
In the first instance purchasers of new dwellings who encounter structural problems should submit a claim to the guarantee company that has provided structural defect insurance for the dwelling.
The conveyancing of property is a matter between a purchaser, vendor, mortgage provider and their respective legal representatives. There is a responsibility on the parties involved to ensure that due diligence is carried out before the conveyancing of a property is completed.
